The Works of Charles and Mary Lamb (Vol. 1-6)

The Works of Charles and Mary Lamb (Vol. 1-6)
Author: Charles Lamb
Publisher: Good Press
Total Pages: 3755
Release: 2023-12-12
Genre: Literary Criticism
ISBN:

The Works of Charles and Mary Lamb is a seminal collection that spans the full breadth and depth of these sibling authors' literary careers, encompassing essays, letters, poetry, and children's literature. This anthology showcases the remarkable diversity of their contributions to English literature, highlighting their ability to blend wit, sentiment, and a deep humanism across a variety of styles. The inclusion of Charles Lamb's 'Essays of Elia' and the collaborative effort on 'Tales from Shakespeare' stand out as pivotal works that underscore the siblings' literary versatility and creative harmony. The Lambs were integral figures in the Romantic and early Victorian literary scenes, their works reflecting the intellectual and cultural currents of the time. This collection draws from the rich tapestry of the period, providing insight into the shifts in literary taste and the evolution of the essay and children's literature. Their friendship with key literary figures, including Wordsworth, Coleridge, and Hazlitt, placed them at the heart of a dynamic literary community, influencing and enriching their work. This anthology is an invitation to explore the depth and diversity of Charles and Mary Lamb's contributions to English literature. It offers readers a unique lens through which to understand the historical and cultural context of early 19th-century Britain, making it an invaluable resource for students, scholars, and anyone with an interest in the evolution of literary forms and themes. The collection serves not only as a testament to the talents of the Lambs but also as an engaging entry point into the wider conversations and literary movements of their time.

The Selected Writings of William Hazlitt Vol 6

The Selected Writings of William Hazlitt Vol 6
Author: Duncan Wu
Publisher: Routledge
Total Pages: 361
Release: 2020-03-24
Genre: Literary Criticism
ISBN: 1000749177

William Hazlitt is viewed by many as one of the most distinguished of the non-fiction prose writers to emerge from the Romantic period. This nine-volume edition collects all his major works in complete form.

Charles Lamb, Elia and the London Magazine

Charles Lamb, Elia and the London Magazine
Author: Simon P Hull
Publisher: Routledge
Total Pages: 240
Release: 2015-10-06
Genre: Literary Criticism
ISBN: 1317315707

The inherent 'metropolitanism' of writing for a Romantic-era periodical is here explored through the Elia articles that Charles Lamb wrote for the London Magazine.

The Collected Papers of Bertrand Russell, Volume 6

The Collected Papers of Bertrand Russell, Volume 6
Author: John Slater
Publisher: Taylor & Francis
Total Pages: 643
Release: 2024-08-01
Genre: Philosophy
ISBN: 1040231586

The years covered by this volume of the Collected Papers of Bertrand Russell were among the most productive, philosophically speaking, of Russell's entire career. In addition to the papers reprinted here, he bought Principia Mathematica to its finished form and wrote The Problems of Philosophy, Theory of Knowledge and Knowledge of the External World. In October 1910 he began teaching at Cambridge, having accepted an appointment as lecturer in logic and the principles of mathematics at Trinity College for a term of five years. A year later Ludwig Wittgenstein began to attend his lectures. Within a few months he was influencing Russell's philosophical thinking as much as, or more than, Russell was influencing his.

Tribute and Trade

Tribute and Trade
Author: William Christie
Publisher: Sydney University Press
Total Pages: 234
Release: 2020-06-01
Genre: History
ISBN: 1743325991

In the 18th and 19th centuries, relations between China and the West were defined by the Qing dynasty’s strict restrictions on foreign access and by the West’s imperial ambitions. Cultural, political and economic interactions were often fraught, with suspicion and misunderstanding on both sides. Yet trade flourished and there were instances of cultural exchange and friendship, running counter to the official narrative. Tribute and Trade: China and Global Modernity explores encounters between China and the West during this period and beyond, into the early 20th century, through examples drawn from art, literature, science, politics, music, cooking, clothing and more. How did China and the West see each other, how did they influence each other, and what were the lasting legacies of this contact?