Memoirs Of Charles Lamb

By Thomas Noon Talfourd and Percy Hetherington Fitzgerald

Book Overview

Memoirs of Charles Lamb is a book written by Thomas Noon Talfourd that tells the life story of Charles Lamb, an English essayist, poet, and literary critic who lived in the late 18th and early 19th centuries. The book is a detailed account of Lamb's life, from his childhood in London to his career as a writer and his personal struggles with mental illness. Talfourd's memoirs provide readers with an intimate look into Lamb's life, including his relationships with his family, friends, and colleagues in the literary world. The book also includes excerpts from Lamb's letters and writings, giving readers a sense of his unique writing style and his views on literature and life.Throughout the book, Talfourd portrays Lamb as a complex and fascinating figure, whose wit, humor, and intelligence were often overshadowed by his struggles with mental illness and personal tragedy. Despite these challenges, Lamb remained a prolific writer and a beloved figure in the literary world, and Talfourd's memoirs offer a compelling portrait of this talented and enigmatic man.Overall, Memoirs of Charles Lamb is a must-read for anyone interested in the life and work of one of England's most celebrated writers, and for those who enjoy biographies and memoirs that offer insight into the human experience.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: 1428652973
• ISBN13: 9781428652972
• Release Date: July 2006
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 332 Pages
• Weight: 1.07 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.7" x 6.0" x 9.0"