02326cam a22003253u 450000100060000000300070000600500170001300600020003000700050003200800410003704000110007804100170008905000070010610000310011324500520014426400510019630000470024733600260029433700260032033800360034650000310038250800290041352013130044253400450175565300540180065300550185470000310190985600430194099900170198335865UtSlPG20260610133823.0mcr n260607r2011||||utu|||||o|||||||||||||| d  aUtSlPG 7aen2iso639-1 4aPR1 aLever, Charles,d1806-187210aCharles Lever, His Life in His Letters, Vol. II 1aSalt Lake City, UT :bProject Gutenberg,c2011  a1 online resource :bmultiple file formats  atextbtxt2rdacontent  acomputerbc2rdamedia  aonline resourcebcr2rdacarrier  aRelease date is 2011-04-13  aProduced by David Widger  a"Charles Lever: His Life in His Letters, Vol. II" by Charles James Lever is a collection of personal correspondence that provides insights into the author's life and thoughts, composed in the early 20th century. This volume features letters that reveal Lever's experiences in Florence, his interactions with significant figures of his time, and his reflections on his writing career, particularly in relation to his well-known work, "Tony Butler." The book captures the essence of Lever's literary pursuits while intertwining it with the tumultuous historical backdrop of Italy during the 1860s.  The opening of this correspondence highlights Lever's anxieties and ambitions surrounding his writing, specifically his serial story "Tony." It begins with a letter to Mr. John Blackwood, expressing gratitude for his criticism and support, and discussing ideas for the development of the narrative. Lever also touches on personal challenges, such as health struggles, and the social dynamics of his time, illustrating a blend of professional concern and personal reflection. Through these letters, readers are introduced to Lever's literary world, his quest for success, and the relationships that influenced his work against the vivid backdrop of a changing Italy. (This is an automatically generated summary.)  nOriginal publication data not identified  aLever, Charles James, 1806-1872 -- Correspondence  aNovelists, Irish -- 19th century -- Correspondence1 aDowney, Edmund,d1856-193740uhttps://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/35865  c76708d76708