Letters of Edward FitzGerald in Two Volumes Vol. II By: Edward FitzGerald (1809-1883)
I recently finished reading the second volume of Edward FitzGerald's "Letters of Edward FitzGerald in Two Volumes" and I must say it was a truly fascinating and enlightening read. This collection of letters offers a unique glimpse into the life and mind of the renowned 19th-century poet and translator. FitzGerald's letters cover a wide range of topics, from his personal relationships and daily activities to his thoughts on literature, art, and politics. What struck me most about these letters was FitzGerald's wit and humor, which shines through in his candid and often irreverent observations on society and culture. One of the highlights of this volume was FitzGerald's correspondence with his close friend and fellow poet Alfred Lord Tennyson. Their letters provide valuable insights into both men's creative processes and offer a fascinating look at their friendship. Overall, I highly recommend this collection to anyone interested in the life and works of Edward FitzGerald. The letters are beautifully written and provide a captivating glimpse into the mind of a truly remarkable literary figure. First Page: LETTERS OF EDWARD FITZGERALD IN TWO VOLUMES VOL. II London MACMILLAN AND CO., LIMITED NEW YORK: THE MACMILLAN COMPANY 1901 All rights reserved First Edition 1894. Reprinted 1901 {The "Little Grange," Woodbridge: p0.jpg} LETTERS OF EDWARD FITZGERALD To E. B. Cowell . 88 GT. PORTLAND ST., LONDON, Jan. 13/59. MY DEAR COWELL, I have been here some five weeks: but before my Letter reaches you shall probably have slid back into the Country somewhere. This is my old Lodging, but new numbered. I have been almost alone here: having seen even Spedding and Donne but two or three times. They are well and go on as before. Spedding has got out the seventh volume of Bacon, I believe: with Capital Prefaces to Henry VII., etc. But I have not yet seen it. After vol. viii. (I think) there is to be a Pause: till Spedding has set the Letters to his Mind. Then we shall see what he can make of his Blackamoor. . . . I am almost ashamed to write to you, so much have I forsaken Persian, and even all good Books of late. There is no one now to 'prick the Sides of my Intent'; Vaulting Ambition having long failed to do so! I took my Omar from Fraser [? Parker], as I saw he didn't care for it; and also I want to enlarge it to near as much again, of such Matter as he would not dare to put in Fraser... Continue reading book >>

Letters of Edward FitzGerald in Two Volumes Vol. II By: Edward FitzGerald (1809-1883)

I recently finished reading the second volume of Edward FitzGerald's "Letters of Edward FitzGerald in Two Volumes" and I must say it was a truly fascinating and enlightening read. This collection of letters offers a unique glimpse into the life and mind of the renowned 19th-century poet and translator.

FitzGerald's letters cover a wide range of topics, from his personal relationships and daily activities to his thoughts on literature, art, and politics. What struck me most about these letters was FitzGerald's wit and humor, which shines through in his candid and often irreverent observations on society and culture.

One of the highlights of this volume was FitzGerald's correspondence with his close friend and fellow poet Alfred Lord Tennyson. Their letters provide valuable insights into both men's creative processes and offer a fascinating look at their friendship.

Overall, I highly recommend this collection to anyone interested in the life and works of Edward FitzGerald. The letters are beautifully written and provide a captivating glimpse into the mind of a truly remarkable literary figure.

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LETTERS OF EDWARD FITZGERALD

IN TWO VOLUMES VOL. II

London MACMILLAN AND CO., LIMITED NEW YORK: THE MACMILLAN COMPANY

1901

First Edition 1894. Reprinted 1901

{The "Little Grange," Woodbridge: p0.jpg}

LETTERS OF EDWARD FITZGERALD

To E. B. Cowell .

88 GT. PORTLAND ST., LONDON, Jan. 13/59.

MY DEAR COWELL,

I have been here some five weeks: but before my Letter reaches you shall probably have slid back into the Country somewhere. This is my old Lodging, but new numbered. I have been almost alone here: having seen even Spedding and Donne but two or three times. They are well and go on as before. Spedding has got out the seventh volume of Bacon, I believe: with Capital Prefaces to Henry VII., etc. But I have not yet seen it. After vol. viii. (I think) there is to be a Pause: till Spedding has set the Letters to his Mind. Then we shall see what he can make of his Blackamoor. . . .

I am almost ashamed to write to you, so much have I forsaken Persian, and even all good Books of late. There is no one now to 'prick the Sides of my Intent'; Vaulting Ambition having long failed to do so! I took my Omar from Fraser [? Parker], as I saw he didn't care for it; and also I want to enlarge it to near as much again, of such Matter as he would not dare to put in Fraser... Continue reading book >>

Book sections
Golden Days for Boys and Girls, Vol. XIII, Nov. 28, 1891	Golden Days for Boys and Girls, Vol. XII, Jan. 3, 1891	Letters of Edward FitzGerald in two volumes, Vol. 1
Letters of Edward FitzGerald in Two Volumes Vol. II	Golden Days for Boys and Girls Volume XIII, No. 51: November 12, 1892	Golden Days for Boys and Girls Volume VIII, No 25: May 21, 1887

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