Publisher's Synopsis
Selections From The Essays Of Elia (1897) is a collection of essays by Charles Lamb, a prominent English writer and essayist of the 19th century. The book includes a carefully curated selection of Lamb's most renowned essays, which were originally published in various periodicals between 1820 and 1833 under the pseudonym ""Elia"". The essays in this collection cover a wide range of topics, from Lamb's personal experiences and reflections to literary criticism and social commentary. Some of the most notable essays include ""A Dissertation Upon Roast Pig"", which is a humorous and satirical piece on the origins of roast pig, and ""Dream-Children: A Reverie"", which is a poignant and bittersweet reflection on the loss of loved ones.The book also includes an introduction by the editor, which provides context and background information on Lamb's life and work. Overall, Selections From The Essays Of Elia is a timeless collection of essays that showcases Lamb's wit, insight, and literary prowess, and continues to be celebrated and studied by readers and scholars alike.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.
