The Essays Of Elia

The Essays Of Elia: A Selection Is A Book Written By Charles Lamb And First Published In 1909. It Is A Collection Of Essays That Were Originally Published In Various Magazines And Newspapers In The Early 19Th Century. The Essays Are Written In A Conversational Style And Cover A Wide Range Of Topics Including Literature Art Society And Personal Experiences. The Book Is Divided Into Two Parts With The First Part Consisting Of Essays Written Under The Pseudonym Elia. The Essays In This Section Are Characterized By Their Wit Humor And Charm. They Explore A Variety Of Topics Including The Pleasures Of Solitude The Joys Of Childhood And The Quirks Of Human Nature.The Second Part Of The Book Consists Of Essays Written Under Lamb'S Own Name. These Essays Are More Serious In Tone And Deal With More Philosophical And Literary Topics. They Include Essays On Shakespeare Milton And Other Literary Figures As Well As Essays On The Nature Of Friendship And The Importance Of Education.Overall The Essays Of Elia: A Selection Is A Charming And Insightful Collection Of Essays That Offers A Glimpse Into The Mind Of One Of The Great Literary Figures Of The 19Th Century. It Is A Must-Read For Anyone Interested In Literature Art Or Society.This Scarce Antiquarian Book Is A Facsimile Reprint Of The Old Original And May Contain Some Imperfections Such As Library Marks And Notations. Because We Believe This Work Is Culturally Important We Have Made It Available As Part Of Our Commitment For Protecting Preserving And Promoting The World'S Literature In Affordable High Quality Modern Editions That Are True To Their Original Work.