The Best Letters of Charles Lamb

Format:

Book

Author/Creator:

Lamb, Charles, 1775-1834.

Contributor:

Johnson, Edward Gilpin

Language:

English

Physical Description:

1 online resource : multiple file formats

Place of Publication:

Salt Lake City, UT : Project Gutenberg,

Summary:

"The Best Letters of Charles Lamb" by Charles Lamb is a collection of personal correspondence written during the late 18th and early 19th century. This compilation showcases the intimate thoughts and reflections of Charles Lamb, offering insights into his life, relationships, and the literary world of his time. The letters prominently feature his connections with notable figures, including Samuel Taylor Coleridge, Robert Southey, and William Wordsworth, revealing the depth of his friendships and the influence of contemporary literary trends on his work. The opening portion of the volume sets the stage for Lamb's correspondence by providing context about his character, interests, and the significant events shaping his life, particularly his relationship with his sister Mary. The initial letters address various topics, including literary critiques, personal anecdotes, and reflections on mental health, especially in light of the family's troubled past with insanity. Lamb's unique voice shines through as he balances humor and poignancy, weaving an intricate tapestry of personal experiences that resonates with themes of love, loss, and literary passion throughout the letters. (This is an automatically generated summary.)

Credits:

Produced by Charles Aldarondo, Keren Vergon, Sjaani, Tom Allen and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team

Notes:

Reading ease score: 77.2 (7th grade). Fairly easy to read.

Release date is 2003-11-01