Letters of Edward FitzGerald, in Two Volumes. Vol. 1 by Edward FitzGerald
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| Author | FitzGerald, Edward, 1809-1883 |
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| Editor | Wright, William Aldis, 1831-1914 |
| Title | Letters of Edward FitzGerald, in Two Volumes. Vol. 1 |
| Note | Reading ease score: 77.5 (7th grade). Fairly easy to read. |
| Credits | Transcribed from the 1901 Macmillan and Co. edition by David Price |
| Summary | "Letters of Edward FitzGerald, in Two Volumes. Vol. 1" by Edward FitzGerald is a collection of personal letters written in the late 19th century, providing insight into the life and thoughts of the renowned Victorian author and translator. The letters capture FitzGerald's relationships, interests, and literary reflections, offering a glimpse of his character and pursuits through his correspondence with friends such as Thomas Carlyle and William Thackeray. The opening of the collection introduces the context of FitzGerald's life, detailing his early years and connections with prominent literary figures. It highlights his unconventional lifestyle, marked by a preference for close friendships over social ambition, and his enduring appreciation for music and poetry. Through letters addressed to friends, FitzGerald expresses his views on various topics, from the pleasures of simple living to the beauty of literature and art, setting a tone of intimacy and gentle humor that characterizes the collection as a whole. (This is an automatically generated summary.) |
| Language | English |
| LoC Class | PR: Language and Literatures: English literature |
| Subject | Authors, English -- 19th century -- Correspondence |
| Subject | FitzGerald, Edward, 1809-1883 -- Correspondence |
| Category | Text |
| EBook-No. | 20452 |
| Release Date | Jan 27, 2007 |
| Most Recently Updated | Jan 28, 2007 |
| Copyright Status | Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads | 122 downloads in the last 30 days. |
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