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Charles Lamb: a Memoir

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Classic biography, first published in 1866. According to Wikipedia: "Charles Lamb (London, 10 February 1775 Edmonton, 27 December 1834) was an English/Welsh essayist, best known for his Essays of Elia and for the children's book Tales from Shakespeare, which he produced with his sister, Mary Lamb (17641847). Lamb has been referred to by E.V. Lucas, his principal biographer, as the most lovable ... Read more

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Classic biography, first published in 1866. According to Wikipedia: "Charles Lamb (London, 10 February 1775 Edmonton, 27 December 1834) was an English/Welsh essayist, best known for his Essays of Elia and for the children's book Tales from Shakespeare, which he produced with his sister, Mary Lamb (17641847). Lamb has been referred to by E.V. Lucas, his principal biographer, as the most lovable
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Charles Lamb: A Memoir

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"Charles Lamb: A Memoir" by Barry Cornwall is a heartfelt tribute to the life and character of the renowned essayist and poet, Charles Lamb. Cornwall, a close friend of Lamb, captures the essence of his personality, highlighting his wit, charm, and the profound impact he had on literature and his contemporaries. The memoir delves into Lamb's struggles with mental health, his deep affection for his ... Read more

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"Charles Lamb: A Memoir" by Barry Cornwall is a heartfelt tribute to the life and character of the renowned essayist and poet, Charles Lamb. Cornwall, a close friend of Lamb, captures the essence of his personality, highlighting his wit, charm, and the profound impact he had on literature and his contemporaries. The memoir delves into Lamb's struggles with mental health, his deep affection for his
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Charles Lamb: A Memoir

Enriched edition. Unveiling the Life and Legacy of a Literary Icon

by Barry Cornwall, Wren Sharp ...

In "Charles Lamb: A Memoir," Barry Cornwall intricately weaves a portrait of the esteemed essayist and poet Charles Lamb, showcasing not only his literary genius but also the profound complexities of his personal life. Cornwall's narrative style is reflective and evocative, immersing readers in the atmosphere of early 19th-century London, while capturing the subtleties of Lamb's character, ... Read more

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In "Charles Lamb: A Memoir," Barry Cornwall intricately weaves a portrait of the esteemed essayist and poet Charles Lamb, showcasing not only his literary genius but also the profound complexities of his personal life. Cornwall's narrative style is reflective and evocative, immersing readers in the atmosphere of early 19th-century London, while capturing the subtleties of Lamb's character,
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Charles Lamb

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I am, I believe, nearly the only man now surviving who knew much of the excellent "Elia." Assuredly I knew him more intimately than any other existing person, during the last seventeen or eighteen years of his life. In this predicament, and because I am proud to associate my name with his, I shall endeavor to recall former times, and to bring my old friend before the eyes of a new generation. I ... Read more

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I am, I believe, nearly the only man now surviving who knew much of the excellent "Elia." Assuredly I knew him more intimately than any other existing person, during the last seventeen or eighteen years of his life. In this predicament, and because I am proud to associate my name with his, I shall endeavor to recall former times, and to bring my old friend before the eyes of a new generation. I
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A Petition to Time (Unabridged)

by Barry Cornwall ...

Narrated by Sandra Catchings, Robert Rabenold, Jeanette Ortiz ...

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In the heart of Victorian London, a young woman named Alice finds herself trapped in a loveless marriage. Desperate for escape, she stumbles upon a mysterious petition that claims to grant wishes. As Alice pens her plea to time, she sets in motion a chain of events that will forever alter her destiny. But with each wish granted, she discovers that the price of altering the past may be far greater ... Read more

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In the heart of Victorian London, a young woman named Alice finds herself trapped in a loveless marriage. Desperate for escape, she stumbles upon a mysterious petition that claims to grant wishes. As Alice pens her plea to time, she sets in motion a chain of events that will forever alter her destiny. But with each wish granted, she discovers that the price of altering the past may be far greater
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Elia; and The Last Essays of Elia

by Charles Lamb ...

Lamb's greatest work. According to Wikipedia: "Charles Lamb (London, 10 February 1775 Edmonton, 27 December 1834) was an English/Welsh essayist, best known for his Essays of Elia and for the children's book Tales from Shakespeare, which he produced with his sister, Mary Lamb (17641847). Lamb has been referred to by E.V. Lucas, his principal biographer, as the most lovable figure in English ... Read more

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Lamb's greatest work. According to Wikipedia: "Charles Lamb (London, 10 February 1775 Edmonton, 27 December 1834) was an English/Welsh essayist, best known for his Essays of Elia and for the children's book Tales from Shakespeare, which he produced with his sister, Mary Lamb (17641847). Lamb has been referred to by E.V. Lucas, his principal biographer, as the most lovable figure in English
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Charles Lamb

Selected Writings

by Charles Lamb ...

Series series Fyfield Books
Charles Lamb (1775-1834), essayist, poet, humorist, critic and letter-writer, has an enduring reputation for his early "Tales from Shakespeare" (1807), written in collaboration with his sister Mary, and his " Essays of Elia," first published in the "London Magazine." This thematic selection of Lamb's writings - essays, dramatic criticism, verse and ... Read more

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Charles Lamb (1775-1834), essayist, poet, humorist, critic and letter-writer, has an enduring reputation for his early "Tales from Shakespeare" (1807), written in collaboration with his sister Mary, and his " Essays of Elia," first published in the "London Magazine." This thematic selection of Lamb's writings - essays, dramatic criticism, verse and
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Oliver Goldsmith: a Biography

by Washington Irving ...

According to Wikipedia: "Washington Irving (April 3, 1783 November 28, 1859) was an American author, essayist, biographer and historian of the early 19th century. He was best known for his short stories "The Legend of Sleepy Hollow" and "Rip Van Winkle", both of which appear in his book The Sketch Book of Geoffrey Crayon, Gent. His historical works include biographies of George Washington, Oliver ... Read more

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According to Wikipedia: "Washington Irving (April 3, 1783 November 28, 1859) was an American author, essayist, biographer and historian of the early 19th century. He was best known for his short stories "The Legend of Sleepy Hollow" and "Rip Van Winkle", both of which appear in his book The Sketch Book of Geoffrey Crayon, Gent. His historical works include biographies of George Washington, Oliver
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Recollections of the Lakes and the Lake Poets - Coleridge, Wordsworth, and Southey

by Thomas de Quincey ...

First published in 1862, “Recollections of the Lakes and the Lake Poets” is an insightful account of the author's personal experiences and relationships with the Lake Poets, a group of English poets who all resided in the Lake District of England and include William Wordsworth, Samuel Taylor Coleridge, and Robert Southey. Considered an important part of the Romantic Movement, the Lake Poets are ... Read more

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First published in 1862, “Recollections of the Lakes and the Lake Poets” is an insightful account of the author's personal experiences and relationships with the Lake Poets, a group of English poets who all resided in the Lake District of England and include William Wordsworth, Samuel Taylor Coleridge, and Robert Southey. Considered an important part of the Romantic Movement, the Lake Poets are
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The Spirit of the Age: Or Contemporary Portraits

by William Hazlitt ...

William Hazlitt (1778-1830) was an English critic, social commentator and essayist. In this compendium of impressions of his contemporaries, Hazlitt’s cutting and witty style both celebrates and critiques the intellectual landscape of his time. The collection includes poets, authors, politicians and journalists as well as preachers and philosophers. This is unusual book is still a fascinating read ... Read more

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William Hazlitt (1778-1830) was an English critic, social commentator and essayist. In this compendium of impressions of his contemporaries, Hazlitt’s cutting and witty style both celebrates and critiques the intellectual landscape of his time. The collection includes poets, authors, politicians and journalists as well as preachers and philosophers. This is unusual book is still a fascinating read
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English Men of Letters: Crabbe

A Scholarly Exploration of 18th Century Poetry and British Literary Tradition

by Alfred Ainger ...

In "English Men of Letters: Crabbe," Alfred Ainger delves into the life and works of the often-overlooked poet George Crabbe, whose keen observations of rural life and human nature marked a significant contribution to early 19th-century literature. Ainger employs a biographical lens, seamlessly weaving Crabbe's personal experiences with a critical analysis of his poetic style, which oscillates ... Read more

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In "English Men of Letters: Crabbe," Alfred Ainger delves into the life and works of the often-overlooked poet George Crabbe, whose keen observations of rural life and human nature marked a significant contribution to early 19th-century literature. Ainger employs a biographical lens, seamlessly weaving Crabbe's personal experiences with a critical analysis of his poetic style, which oscillates
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The Works of Charles and Mary Lamb: Miscellaneous Prose

by Charles Lamb ...

It was noontide. The sun was very hot. An old gentlewoman sat spinning in a little arbour at the door of her cottage. She was blind; and her grandaughter was reading the Bible to her. The old lady had just left her work, to attend to the story of Ruth. "Orpah kissed her mother-in-law; but Ruth clave unto her." It was a passage she could not let pass without a comment. The moral she drew from it ... Read more

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It was noontide. The sun was very hot. An old gentlewoman sat spinning in a little arbour at the door of her cottage. She was blind; and her grandaughter was reading the Bible to her. The old lady had just left her work, to attend to the story of Ruth. "Orpah kissed her mother-in-law; but Ruth clave unto her." It was a passage she could not let pass without a comment. The moral she drew from it
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