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The Works of Charles and Mary Lamb — Volume 5 The Letters of Charles and Mary Lamb, 1796-1820   By: (1775-1834)

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The Letters of Charles and Mary Lamb offer a fascinating glimpse into the lives of two siblings who shared a unique bond and a deep love for literature. The correspondence between Charles and Mary Lamb provides insight into the personal struggles and triumphs they experienced over a span of nearly twenty-five years.

Reading these letters, one can't help but be touched by the warmth and affection that Charles and Mary had for each other. Their witty banter and shared jokes add a sense of intimacy to the exchange, making the reader feel like a fly on the wall in their private conversations.

What makes this collection particularly captivating is the way it highlights the struggles of Mary Lamb, who suffered from mental illness and was eventually institutionalized. Charles's unwavering support and devotion to his sister shine through in every letter, showcasing the depth of their bond and the strength of their relationship.

Overall, The Letters of Charles and Mary Lamb is a poignant and insightful read that offers a glimpse into the lives of two remarkable individuals. It's a must-read for fans of the Lambs and anyone interested in the literary and social milieu of their time.

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THE LETTERS OF CHARLES AND MARY LAMB

1796 1820

EDITED BY E. V. LUCAS

WITH A FRONTISPIECE

PREFACE

This edition of the correspondence of Charles and Mary Lamb contains 618 letters, of which 45 are by Mary Lamb alone. It is the only edition to contain all Mary Lamb's letters and also a reference to, or abstract of, every letter of Charles Lamb's that cannot, for reasons of copyright, be included. Canon Ainger's last edition contains 467 letters and the Every man's Library Edition contains 572. In 1905 the Boston Bibliophile Society, a wealthy association of American collectors, issued privately since privately one can do anything an edition in six volumes (limited to 453 sets) of the correspondence of Charles and Mary Lamb, containing everything that was available, which means practically everything that was known: the number reaching a total of 762 letters; but it will be many years before such a collection can be issued in England, since each of the editions here has copyright matter peculiar to itself. My attempt to induce the American owner of the largest number of new letters to allow me to copy them from the Boston Bibliophile edition has proved fruitless.

And here a word as to copyright in such documents in England, the law as most recently laid down being established upon a set of sixteen of Lamb's letters which unhappily are not (except in very brief abstract) in the present edition... Continue reading book >>


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