Clare Brant Ordre des livres

In this sparkling account, Brant uses the brief moment of balloon madness as a way into a wide-ranging exploration of Enlightenment sensibility in Britain.

This significant book delves into epistolary forms in British culture, re-evaluating concepts of epistolary fiction and correspondence. It highlights the letter as a central genre in Eighteenth-century life, offering fresh perspectives on public and private communication.