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The Works of Charles and Mary Lamb — Volume 6 Letters 1821-1842

By Charles Lamb

(3.5 stars) • 10 reviews

Experience early 19th-century England through personal letters filled with wit, friendship, and literary insights.

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2004-01-01
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Summary

"The Works of Charles and Mary Lamb — Volume 6" by Charles Lamb and Mary Lamb is a compilation of letters from 1821 to 1842, mostly by Charles Lamb, a respected English essayist and poet. This collection provides a window into the lives of the Lambs, their relationships with important people like Dorothy Wordsworth and Samuel Taylor Coleridge, and the personality of Charles Lamb. Beginning with a warm and playful letter to Dorothy Wordsworth that touches on everything from family matters and health to funny stories about people they knew, the letters paint a picture of the Lambs' daily lives and social circles. As the book continues a world of social events, deep talks about books, and personal musings unfolds, full of literary dreams, friendships, and the ups and downs of everyday life.

About the Author

Charles Lamb was an English essayist, poet, and antiquarian, best known for his Essays of Elia and for the children's book Tales from Shakespeare, co-authored with his sister, Mary Lamb (1764–1847).

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