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EDITED BY - E.V. LUCAS - WITH A FRONTISPIECE - CONTENTS OF VOLUME VI - LETTER 1821
APPENDIX
ALPHABETICAL LIST OF LETTERS - INDEX - FRONTISPIECE
THE LETTERS OF CHARLES AND MARY LAMB
LETTER 264 - CHARLES LAMB TO DOROTHY WORDSWORTH
APPENDIX - CONSISTING OF THE LONGER PASSAGES FROM BOOKS REFERRED TO BY LAMB IN HIS LETTERS - BERNARD BARTON'S "THE SPIRITUAL LAW"
LIST OF LETTERS - ALPHABETICALLY ARRANGED
INDEX - A
This volume gathers the lively correspondence of a celebrated brother‑and‑sister duo during the years 1821 to 1842, a period when their literary circles were buzzing with the likes of Wordsworth, Coleridge, and Scott. Their letters reveal a warm, witty voice that moves from playful banter to earnest reflections on art, politics, and everyday life, offering listeners a vivid snapshot of early‑19th‑century literary society.
Readers will hear Charles’s sharp humor and keen observations alongside Mary’s gentle, heartfelt insights, each piece a window into friendships, creative collaborations, and personal concerns. The collection captures moments of joy, frustration, and the quiet perseverance that defined their shared world, making the correspondence feel both intimate and historically rich. Whether you’re a fan of classic literature or simply enjoy a glimpse into the private lives of its most engaging personalities, these letters invite you to step into their letters‑filled parlors and hear the conversation unfold.
Full title
The Works of Charles and Mary Lamb — Volume 6 Letters 1821-1842 Letters 1821-1842
Language
en
Duration
~17 hours (988K characters)
Publisher of text edition
Project Gutenberg
Release date
2004-01-01
Rights
Public domain in the USA.

1775–1834
Best known for the warm, witty Essays of Elia, this beloved English essayist brought humor, memory, and everyday London life into some of the most personal prose of the Romantic era. He also helped introduce Shakespeare to young readers through Tales from Shakespeare, written with his sister Mary Lamb.
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1764–1847
Best remembered for bringing Shakespeare's stories to young readers, this English writer created enduring books with her brother Charles while living a life marked by resilience and close literary friendships.
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