It was during this period he became acquainted with Goethe.

Professional life

Intended for a diplomatic career like his father, Lewis spent most of his school vacations abroad, studying modern languages. His travels sent him to London, Chatham, Scotland, and the continent at least twice, including Paris in 1791 and Weimar, Germany in 1792-1793. During these travels, he enjoyed spending time in society, a trait that he retained throughout his life. In the same period, he began translating existing works and writing his own plays.

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