The Works of Charles and Mary Lamb — Volume 6 Letters 1821-1842

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The Works of Charles and Mary Lamb — Volume 6 Letters 1821-1842

by Charles Lamb, Mary Lamb

EN·~17 hours·8 chapters

Chapters

8 total
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EDITED BY - E.V. LUCAS - WITH A FRONTISPIECE - CONTENTS OF VOLUME VI - LETTER 1821

32:59
2

APPENDIX

0:16
3

ALPHABETICAL LIST OF LETTERS - INDEX - FRONTISPIECE

52:17
4

THE LETTERS OF CHARLES AND MARY LAMB

0:03
5

LETTER 264 - CHARLES LAMB TO DOROTHY WORDSWORTH

15:03:00
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APPENDIX - CONSISTING OF THE LONGER PASSAGES FROM BOOKS REFERRED TO BY LAMB IN HIS LETTERS - BERNARD BARTON'S "THE SPIRITUAL LAW"

1:11
7

LIST OF LETTERS - ALPHABETICALLY ARRANGED

38:38
8

INDEX - A

1:06

Description

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.

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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.

About the authors

Charles Lamb

Charles Lamb

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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Mary Lamb

Mary Lamb

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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