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100 1 _aLamb, Charles,
_d1775-1834
245 1 4 _aThe Best Letters of Charles Lamb
264 1 _aSalt Lake City, UT :
_bProject Gutenberg,
_c2003
300 _a1 online resource :
_bmultiple file formats
336 _atext
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337 _acomputer
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338 _aonline resource
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500 _aRelease date is 2003-11-01
508 _aProduced by Charles Aldarondo, Keren Vergon, Sjaani, Tom Allen and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team
520 _a"The Best Letters of Charles Lamb" by Charles Lamb is a collection of personal correspondence written during the late 18th and early 19th century. This compilation showcases the intimate thoughts and reflections of Charles Lamb, offering insights into his life, relationships, and the literary world of his time. The letters prominently feature his connections with notable figures, including Samuel Taylor Coleridge, Robert Southey, and William Wordsworth, revealing the depth of his friendships and the influence of contemporary literary trends on his work. The opening portion of the volume sets the stage for Lamb's correspondence by providing context about his character, interests, and the significant events shaping his life, particularly his relationship with his sister Mary. The initial letters address various topics, including literary critiques, personal anecdotes, and reflections on mental health, especially in light of the family's troubled past with insanity. Lamb's unique voice shines through as he balances humor and poignancy, weaving an intricate tapestry of personal experiences that resonates with themes of love, loss, and literary passion throughout the letters. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
534 _nOriginal publication data not identified
653 _aAuthors, English -- 19th century -- Correspondence
653 _aLamb, Charles, 1775-1834 -- Correspondence
700 1 _aJohnson, Edward Gilpin
856 4 0 _uhttps://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/10125
999 _c51746
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