Author: Charles LambPublisher:
ISBN:
Category :
Languages : en
Pages : 484
Book Description
The Works of Charles and Mary Lamb
Author: Charles LambMad Mary Lamb
Author: Susan Tyler HitchcockPublisher: W. W. Norton & Company
ISBN: 9780393057416
Category : Biography & Autobiography
Languages : en
Pages : 358
Book Description
After killing her mother with a carving knife, Mary Lamb spent the rest of her life in and out of madhouses; yet the crime and its aftermath opened up a new life. Freed to read extensively, she discovered her talent for writing and, with her brother, the essayist Charles Lamb, collaborated on the famous Tales from Shakespeare. This narrative of a nearly forgotten woman is a tapestry of insights into creativity and madness, the changing lives of women, and the redemptive power of the written word.
Album Verses and Romantic Literary Culture
Author: Samantha MatthewsPublisher:
ISBN: 0198857942
Category : Literary Criticism
Languages : en
Pages : 304
Book Description
This is the first book to tell the story of the Romantic album and its original poetry. It rediscovers a huge number of overlooked Romantic poems, and reconstructs how albums and their owners were represented in print
The Works of Charles and Mary Lamb: Poems and plays
Author: Charles LambSpecimens of English Dramatic Poets
Author: Charles LambPublisher:
ISBN:
Category : English drama
Languages : en
Pages : 802
Book Description
The Works of Charles and Mary Lamb (Vol. 1-6)
Author: Charles LambPublisher: Good Press
ISBN:
Category : Literary Criticism
Languages : en
Pages : 3755
Book Description
The Works of Charles and Mary Lamb is a seminal collection that spans the full breadth and depth of these sibling authors' literary careers, encompassing essays, letters, poetry, and children's literature. This anthology showcases the remarkable diversity of their contributions to English literature, highlighting their ability to blend wit, sentiment, and a deep humanism across a variety of styles. The inclusion of Charles Lamb's 'Essays of Elia' and the collaborative effort on 'Tales from Shakespeare' stand out as pivotal works that underscore the siblings' literary versatility and creative harmony. The Lambs were integral figures in the Romantic and early Victorian literary scenes, their works reflecting the intellectual and cultural currents of the time. This collection draws from the rich tapestry of the period, providing insight into the shifts in literary taste and the evolution of the essay and children's literature. Their friendship with key literary figures, including Wordsworth, Coleridge, and Hazlitt, placed them at the heart of a dynamic literary community, influencing and enriching their work. This anthology is an invitation to explore the depth and diversity of Charles and Mary Lamb's contributions to English literature. It offers readers a unique lens through which to understand the historical and cultural context of early 19th-century Britain, making it an invaluable resource for students, scholars, and anyone with an interest in the evolution of literary forms and themes. The collection serves not only as a testament to the talents of the Lambs but also as an engaging entry point into the wider conversations and literary movements of their time.
The Last Essays of Elia
Author: Charles LambPublisher:
ISBN:
Category : Decision making
Languages : en
Pages : 308
Book Description
A Double Life
Author: Sarah BurtonPublisher:
ISBN: 9780140297157
Category : Authors, English
Languages : en
Pages : 445
Book Description
The little known story of the inseparable brother and sister, lights of the Romantic circle, privately haunted by madness Wordsworth thought that if there were such a thing as a good man, it would be Charles Lamb, while Hazlitt believed Mary Lambto be the only sensible woman he knew. The couple's literary reputation rested partly on the famous Tales from Shakespeare. And yet there was an unhappier side: Charles was an alcoholic and Mary, in an attack of insanity, stabbed their mother to death. This fascinating account reaches to the heart of early nineteenth century London, meeting its eccentrics and its literary giants. It also visits the city's darker corners, where poverty stalks rented rooms and madhouses conceal terrible abuse.
The 100 Best Nonfiction Books of All Time
Author: Robert McCrumPublisher:
ISBN: 9781903385838
Category : Literary Criticism
Languages : en
Pages : 0
Book Description
Beginning in 1611 with the King James Bible and ending in 2014 with Elizabeth Kolbert's 'The Sixth Extinction', this extraordinary voyage through the written treasures of our culture examines universally-acclaimed classics such as Pepys' 'Diaries', Charles Darwin's 'The Origin of Species', Stephen Hawking's 'A Brief History of Time' and a whole host of additional works --
The Works of Charles and Mary Lamb; In Six Volumes
Author: Charles LambPublisher: BoD – Books on Demand
ISBN: 3387326483
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 1062
Book Description
Reproduction of the original. The publishing house Megali specialises in reproducing historical works in large print to make reading easier for people with impaired vision.