Publisher's Synopsis
""Select Essays of Elia"" is a collection of essays written by Charles Lamb and originally published in 1823. The essays are witty, humorous, and reflect Lamb's personal experiences and observations on a variety of topics, including literature, society, and everyday life. The book includes some of Lamb's most famous essays, such as ""A Dissertation Upon Roast Pig"" and ""Dream Children: A Reverie."" The essays are written in a conversational style and are filled with literary allusions and references to classical literature. This edition, published in 1909, includes an introduction by Augustine Birrell and a selection of Lamb's best essays. It is a must-read for anyone interested in the history of English literature and the development of the essay as a literary form.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.
