The Letters Of Thomas Manning To Charles Lamb

By Geoff Demarest

Book Overview

The Letters of Thomas Manning to Charles Lamb is a collection of personal correspondences exchanged between the two friends, Thomas Manning and Charles Lamb. Manning was a scholar and traveler, while Lamb was a renowned essayist and poet. The letters cover a period of over 30 years, from 1800 to 1831, and offer a fascinating insight into the lives and thoughts of both men during a period of great social and political change in England. Manning's letters are full of vivid descriptions of his travels in China, India, and other parts of Asia, while Lamb's letters provide a glimpse into his literary pursuits and personal life. The editor, G. A. Anderson, provides helpful annotations and contextual information to help readers better understand the letters and the friendship between Manning and Lamb. The book is a valuable resource for anyone interested in the history of literature, travel writing, or the personal lives of two fascinating individuals.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: 1428647635
• ISBN13: 9781428647633
• Release Date: July 2006
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 168 Pages
• Weight: 0.56 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.4" x 6.0" x 9.0"