The Best Letters Of Charles Lamb
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ISBN10: 9354843409
ISBN13: 9789354843402
Publisher: Alpha Edition
Published: Jul 21 2021
Pages: 238
Weight: 0.78
Height: 0.54 Width: 6.00 Depth: 9.00
Language: English
ISBN13: 9789354843402
Publisher: Alpha Edition
Published: Jul 21 2021
Pages: 238
Weight: 0.78
Height: 0.54 Width: 6.00 Depth: 9.00
Language: English
A quiet voice that travels across time, The Best Letters Of Charles Lamb reveals a world where wit, warmth, and keen observation walk hand in hand. This epistolary collection becomes a living diary of friendship, literary criticism, and a uniquely intimate Georgian London. From cheerful jottings to thoughtful essays and letters, Lamb's voice invites readers into a house filled with domestic humour, sentiment, and sharp literary judgment. The correspondence reads as both study and revelation-an affectionate portrait of authorship, criticism, and the playful cadence of daily life as shared with friends such as Hazlitt. It is a window into early nineteenth-century letters that feels as modern as today and as enduring as classic literature itself. Alpha Editions restores this cherished treasure for today's readers and for future generations. Not merely a reprint, this edition is a carefully curated collector's item and a cultural treasure, designed to honour Lamb's artistry while ensuring accessibility for casual readers and serious students alike. The book offers a complete letters edition feel without losing the immediacy that makes Lamb's voice so unforgettable. Ideal for classic readers and literature students alike, this edition honours the historical significance of Lamb's correspondence and its ongoing relevance. A true bridge between past and present, it invites both delight and study through its refined wit, humane sensibility, and timeless charm.
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