Studies in Some Famous Letters (Classic Reprint) - Hardcover

John Cann Bailey

9780484285520: Studies in Some Famous Letters (Classic Reprint)

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ISBN 10: 0484285521 ISBN 13: 9780484285520

Publisher: Forgotten Books, 2018

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Discover a vivid, human portrait of Edward FitzGerald through his letters and the editor’s keen reflections.

In these pages, Bailey assembles a lively portrait of a writer whose letters reveal a cheerful, generous spirit, a love of language, and a rare ease with friends and simple pleasures. The edition frames FitzGerald’s charm against the backdrop of strong friendships, keen literary taste, and a life spent by rivers, seas, and quiet country towns.

The text contrasts his spirited, sometimes bold, style with the more polished voices of contemporaries, while also tracing the warmth and humor that carry through his correspondence. It also shows how his thoughts on literature, society, and the English gentry shape our sense of his character and spirit.

See how FitzGerald’s personality, friendships, and everyday life come alive in letters that mingle wit, kindness, and genuine humanity.
Learn what Bailey sees as the book’s enduring appeal: a rare, authentic voice that is “cheerful,” “healthy,” and deeply humane.
Explore the editor’s notes on literary taste, social circles, and the joys of sea and shore that color this collection.
Gain for the reader a clear sense of the book’s scope, from intimate exchanges to broad reflections on culture and society.

Ideal for readers of literary biographies, letters, and fans of Edward FitzGerald who want a more personal, accessible view of his world.

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