The Letters of Charles Dickens. Vol. 2, 1857-1870

"The Letters of Charles Dickens. Vol. 2, 1857-1870" by Charles Dickens is a compilation of personal letters offering a window into the author's life between those years. These letters share insights into Dickens' friendships, family relationships, thoughts on his own writing, and social events. The collection shows Dickens' enthusiasm for his new home at Gad's Hill, his grief after the death of Douglas Jerrold, and his involvement in memorial events. The letters from the late 1850s also mention his travels and affectionate relationships with his family, his hard work on projects like "Little Dorrit, and overall reveal a portrait of Dickens' life and work during this period.