Letters of Edward FitzGerald in Two Volumes. Vol. 2

Letters of Edward FitzGerald In Two Volumes. Vol. 2 continues the exploration of FitzGerald’s correspondence focusing on the later years of his life. This volume deepens the reader’s understanding of FitzGerald as an individual and as a literary figure. The letters reflect his evolving perspectives on life literature and his enduring friendships with notable figures like Alfred Tennyson and Frederic Tennyson. In this volume FitzGerald often writes about his literary pursuits including his revisions of The Rubáiyát of Omar Khayyám which was gaining recognition. His letters also delve into personal reflections on aging solitude and his changing relationship with religion and spirituality. The tone of these later letters is often contemplative yet they retain the charm humor and sharp observations characteristic of FitzGerald’s writing.