Critical Essays By Charles Lamb (1914)

By Charles Lamb

Book Overview

Critical Essays by Charles Lamb is a collection of essays written by the English writer and essayist Charles Lamb. The book was first published in 1914 and contains a selection of Lamb's most famous and influential essays on a variety of topics, including literature, art, and philosophy.In this collection, Lamb offers his unique perspective on a range of literary works, including Shakespeare's plays, Milton's Paradise Lost, and the works of his contemporaries such as William Wordsworth and Samuel Taylor Coleridge. He also explores the art of criticism itself, discussing the role of the critic in society and the importance of reading and interpretation.Lamb's essays are known for their wit, humor, and personal touch, and this collection is no exception. He writes in a conversational style, often addressing the reader directly and sharing his own thoughts and experiences. His essays are both insightful and entertaining, making them a pleasure to read for anyone interested in literature and the art of criticism.Overall, Critical Essays by Charles Lamb is a timeless work of literary criticism that continues to be relevant and influential today. It offers a fascinating glimpse into the mind of one of England's greatest essayists and provides a valuable perspective on the art of criticism and its role in society.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1120937353
• ISBN13: 9781120937353
• Release Date: January 2010
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 414 Pages
• Weight: 1.21 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.8" x 6.0" x 9.0"