Publisher's Synopsis
The Works of Charles Lamb V1 is a collection of literary works by the famous English writer, Charles Lamb. This book is the first volume of a series of books that compile Lamb's writings. The book contains a variety of works, including essays, poems, and plays. The essays cover a wide range of topics, from the author's personal experiences to literary criticism. The poems are reflective and contemplative, and the plays are witty and humorous. The book is a testament to Lamb's mastery of the English language and his ability to capture the essence of human experience in his writing. It is a must-read for anyone interested in English literature or looking to explore the works of one of its most celebrated writers.1847. Part One of Two. To which are prefixed his letters, and a sketch of his life by Thomas Noon Talfourd, one of his executors. English essayist and poet, Charles Lamb (pen name Elia), studied at Christ's Hospital where he formed a lifelong friendship with Samuel Taylor Coleridge. When he was twenty years old Lamb suffered a period of insanity. His sister, Mary Ann Lamb, had similar problems and in 1796 murdered her mother in a fit of madness. Mary was confined to an asylum but was eventually released into the care of her brother. Lamb became friends in London with a group of young writers who favored political reform including Percy Bysshe Shelley, William Hazlitt and Leigh Hunt. In addition to his letters and biography, this volume contains: Poems; Sonnets; Blank Verse; and Album Verses, etc. See other titles by this author available from Kessinger Publishing.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.
