Italian Letters V1 And V2

Italian Letters V1 and V2 is a two-volume collection of letters written by the English philosopher, novelist, and historian William Godwin during his travels in Italy in the late 18th century. In these letters, Godwin provides a vivid and detailed account of his experiences and observations of Italian culture, art, and politics, as well as his personal reflections on life and society. The letters are addressed to various friends and acquaintances, including his wife Mary Wollstonecraft, and cover a wide range of topics, from the beauty of Italian landscapes and architecture to the corruption of the Catholic Church and the struggle for Italian independence. Godwin's writing is characterized by his keen intelligence, wit, and sensitivity, and his letters offer a unique perspective on Italy during a crucial period in its history. This edition includes an introduction by the editor, as well as notes and annotations to help readers navigate the historical and cultural context of Godwin's letters.But no, my Matilda, I am a stranger to these fears, my breast is unvisited by the demon of suspicion. I employ no precaution. I do not seek to constrain my passion. I lay my heart naked before you. I shall ever maintain the most grateful sense of the benevolent friendship of your venerable father, of your own unexampled and ravishing condescension. But love, my amiable Matilda, knows no distinction of rank. We cannot love without building our ardour upon the sense of a kind of equality. All obligations must here in a manner cease but those which are mutual. Those hearts that are sensible to the distance of benefactor and client, are strangers to the sweetest emotions of this amiable passion.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.