This book is a collection of letters by Edward Lear, the famous nonsense writer and artist, to his friends and acquaintances. It provides an intimate glimpse into Lear's personal life, his creative process, and his views on art, literature, and politics. A delightful read for lovers of Lear's work and Victorian culture. This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it. This work is in the "public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work. Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.