John Forster, a Literary Life

John Forster, a Literary Life

Author: James A. Davies

Publisher: Rowman & Littlefield

Published: 1983

Total Pages: 348

ISBN-13: 9780389203919

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This is the first substantial book about Forster's life. Drawing upon much unpublished material, Davies describes Forster's career as a man of letters and presents detailed studies of his many important friendships and professional activities. The author also breaks new ground in discussing Forster's work as a journalist, historian, and literary biographer. Contents: Part One: Early Life and Influential Friends. Newcastle to London. Leigh Hunt. Charles Lamb. Bulwer, Macready; Part Two: The Man of Letters I: The literary life. Literature's friend. Friendship's variations 1834-1855. Withdrawal and return; Part Three: Man of Letters II: Four Friendships. Robert Browning. Landor. Dickens. Carlyle; Part Four: Man of Letters III: Professional Concerns. Journalist. Historian. Literary biographer; Postscript; Bibliography (including Forster's mainly anonymous reviews)^R.


The Complete Works of Charles Lamb and Mary Lamb. Illustrated

The Complete Works of Charles Lamb and Mary Lamb. Illustrated

Author: Charles Lamb

Publisher: Strelbytskyy Multimedia Publishing

Published: 2023-11-23

Total Pages: 4307

ISBN-13:

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Dive into the literary world of Charles Lamb and Mary Lamb with this comprehensive collection of their complete works, elegantly illustrated for a delightful reading experience. The anthology features timeless classics such as "Tales from Shakespeare," a captivating retelling of the Bard's plays designed for young readers. The collection also includes Charles Lamb's famous "Essays of Elia," a series of brilliant and personal essays that showcase his wit, humor, and keen observations on life. Readers will be transported to the enchanting realm of Greek mythology with "The Adventures of Ulysses," providing a unique perspective on Homer's epic. The illustrated edition enhances the literary journey, bringing these masterpieces to life with visual interpretations that complement the richness of the prose. Whether you're revisiting beloved tales or discovering the Lamb siblings' works for the first time, this collection is a treasure trove of literary gems that captures the essence of their enduring contribution to English literature. The Collaborative Works JOHN WOODVIL TALES FROM SHAKESPEARE MRS. LEICESTER’S SCHOOL POETRY FOR CHILDREN Charles Lamb’s Fiction A TALE OF ROSAMUND GRAY AND OLD BLIND MARGARET THE ADVENTURES OF ULYSSES Charles Lamb’s Plays MR H.; OR BEWARE A BAD NAME THE PAWNBROKER’S DAUGHTER THE WITCH THE WIFE’S TRIAL Charles Lamb’s Non-Fiction ON THE TRAGEDIES OF SHAKESPEARE WITCHES AND OTHER NIGHT FEARS ELIA AND THE LAST ESSAYS OF ELIA RECOLLECTIONS OF CHRIST’S HOSPITAL MISCELLANEOUS PROSE Charles Lamb’s Poetry POEMS FROM BLANK VERSE THE KING AND QUEEN OF HEARTS PRINCE DORUS SATAN IN SEARCH OF A WIFE ALBUM VERSES MISCELLANEOUS POEMS Mary Lamb’s Essay ON NEEDLE-WORK BY ‘SEMPRONIA’ The Letters THE LETTERS OF CHARLES AND MARY LAMB The Criticism CHARLES LAMB by Thomas de Quincey ELIA, AND GEOFFREY CRAYON by William Hazlitt CHARLES LAMB by Walter Pater CHARLES LAMB by Arthur Symons CHARLES LAMB by John Cowper Powys CHARLES LAMB by Charles Edwyn Vaughan CHARLES LAMB by S. P. B. Mais CHARLES LAMB by Hattie Tyng Griswold CHARLES LAMB by Augustine Birrell THE LETTERS OF CHARLES LAMB by Augustine Birrell CHARLES LAMB by A. St. John Adcock