Publisher's Synopsis
The Essays of Elia and Eliana is a collection of essays written by Charles Lamb, first published in 1823. This edition, published in 1890, includes both the original Essays of Elia and a second series of essays titled Eliana. The essays are written in a conversational style and cover a wide range of topics, from social commentary to personal anecdotes. Lamb's wit and humor are on full display throughout the collection, as he reflects on his own life and experiences while also commenting on the world around him. The essays are considered some of Lamb's finest works and have been praised for their insight, humor, and literary style. This edition includes a biographical sketch of Lamb and a preface by the editor.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.
