The Best Letters Of Charles Lamb

The Best Letters Of Charles Lamb

Charles Lamb

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Kessinger Publishing
Año de edición:
2007
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Biografía: literaria
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9781430450955
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The Best Letters of Charles Lamb is a collection of letters written by the renowned English essayist and poet, Charles Lamb. The book comprises a selection of Lamb’s most interesting, humorous, and insightful letters, which were written to his friends, family, and colleagues over the course of his life. These letters provide a fascinating glimpse into the life and personality of one of the most beloved writers of the Romantic era.The book is divided into several sections, each of which focuses on a different aspect of Lamb’s life and work. The first section includes letters that Lamb wrote to his family, including his sister Mary, with whom he had a famously close relationship. These letters offer a unique perspective on the bond between the two siblings and shed light on Lamb’s personal life.The second section of the book includes letters that Lamb wrote to his literary friends, including Samuel Taylor Coleridge and William Wordsworth. These letters provide insight into Lamb’s literary tastes and his relationships with other writers of the time.The third section of the book includes letters that Lamb wrote to his publishers and editors, including John Murray and William Godwin. These letters offer a glimpse into the world of publishing in the early 19th century and reveal Lamb’s struggles with the business side of writing.Overall, The Best Letters of Charles Lamb is a fascinating collection that provides a unique window into the life and mind of one of the most beloved writers of the Romantic era.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.

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