Some Account Of The Life And Death Of John Wilmot, Earl Of Rochester - Gilbert Burnet

""Some Account Of The Life And Death Of John Wilmot, Earl Of Rochester: Who Died July 26, 1680"" is a biographical work written by Gilbert Burnet and published in 1812. The book details the life of John Wilmot, the notorious Earl of Rochester, who was a prominent figure in the court of King Charles II. The book covers Wilmot's early life, his education, his rise to prominence in court, his scandalous behavior, and his eventual death at the age of 33. Burnet provides a detailed account of Wilmot's personal life, including his relationships with women, his struggles with alcoholism, and his reputation as a libertine. The book also explores Wilmot's literary career, including his poetry and plays, which were known for their bawdy and controversial content. Overall, ""Some Account Of The Life And Death Of John Wilmot, Earl Of Rochester"" provides a fascinating insight into the life of one of the most infamous figures of the Restoration period.Written By His Own Direction On His Deathbed, To Which Is Prefixed, An Account Of The Author�������s Life.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.

EAN: 9781104306205