TY  - BOOK
AU  - Lamb,Charles
AU  - Lamb,Mary
AU  - Lucas,E.V.
TI  - The Works of Charles and Mary Lamb — Volume 6: Letters 1821-1842
AV  - PR 
PY  - 2004///
CY  - Salt Lake City, UT
PB  - Project Gutenberg
KW  - Authors, English -- 19th century -- Correspondence
KW  - Lamb, Charles, 1775-1834
KW  - Lamb, Mary, 1764-1847 -- Correspondence
KW  - Lamb, Charles, 1775-1834 -- Correspondence
N1  - Release date is 2004-01-01; Produced by Keren Vergon, Virginia Paque and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team; Original publication data not identified
N2  - "The Works of Charles and Mary Lamb — Volume 6" by Charles Lamb and Mary Lamb is a collection of letters written between 1821 and 1842, with the majority penned by Charles Lamb, who was an influential English essayist and poet. This volume, likely crafted in the early 19th century, offers unique insights into the personal and literary lives of the Lamb siblings. The correspondences included reflect their friendships with notable figures of the time, such as Dorothy Wordsworth and Samuel Taylor Coleridge, and showcase the wit, charm, and candidness of Charles Lamb's character.  At the start of this volume, the letters reveal much about the daily lives and social circles of the Lambs. The opening letter to Dorothy Wordsworth discusses family matters, health issues, and humorous anecdotes about acquaintances in Cambridge, while simultaneously showcasing Lamb's warm and playful writing style. Subsequent letters touch upon various social gatherings, literary discussions, and personal reflections, giving readers a glimpse into Lamb's world—a blend of literary ambition, friendship, and the everyday struggles of life. The opening portion sets the tone for a delightful and engaging read for those interested in the Lambs, their relationships, and their contributions to English literature. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
UR  - https://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/10851
ER  -