The Works of Charles Lamb V2

By Charles Lamb

Book Overview

The Works of Charles Lamb V2 is a book written by Charles Lamb, a famous English essayist and poet. The book is a collection of Lamb's literary works, including his essays, poems, and plays. It is the second volume of Lamb's complete works and contains some of his most famous essays, such as ""The South-Sea House"" and ""A Dissertation upon Roast Pig."" The book is divided into several sections, each containing a different type of work. The first section includes Lamb's essays, which cover a wide range of topics, from politics and society to literature and art. The second section features Lamb's poems, which are known for their wit and humor. The final section contains Lamb's plays, including his famous adaptation of Shakespeare's ""King Lear.""Overall, The Works of Charles Lamb V2 is a comprehensive collection of Lamb's literary output and provides readers with a glimpse into the mind of one of England's most celebrated writers. It is a must-read for anyone interested in English literature and the history of the Romantic era.1847. Part Two of Two. To which are prefixed his letters, and a sketch of his life by Thomas Noon Talfourd, one of his executors. English essayist and poet, Charles Lamb (pen name Elia), studied at Christ's Hospital where he formed a lifelong friendship with Samuel Taylor Coleridge. When he was twenty years old Lamb suffered a period of insanity. His sister, Mary Ann Lamb, had similar problems and in 1796 murdered her mother in a fit of madness. Mary was confined to an asylum but was eventually released into the care of her brother. Lamb became friends in London with a group of young writers who favored political reform including Percy Bysshe Shelley, William Hazlitt and Leigh Hunt. In addition to his letters and biography, this volume contains: Poems; Essays and Letters. See other titles by this author available from Kessinger Publishing.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: 1162806990
• ISBN13: 9781162806990
• Release Date: September 2010
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 476 Pages
• Weight: 1.39 lbs.
• Dimensions: 1.0" x 6.0" x 9.0"