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Synopsis
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.
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William Cowper was a poet and a hymnodist who changed the direction of 18th-century nature poetry by writing on everyday life and scenes of the English countryside. Nick Rhodes is an editor and a poet.
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Paperback. Condition: New. Print on Demand. This book includes a series of essays on well-known literary figures from the 18th century. It delves into the lives and literary contributions of Lady Mary Wortley Montagu, Edward FitzGerald, Jonathan Swift, Samuel Johnson, Edward Gibbon, and Charles Lamb. The author examines their writings and personal lives, offering insights into their personalities and the significance of their work. Ultimately, this book sheds light on the literary and cultural landscape of the 18th century, providing a nuanced understanding of the prominent figures who shaped it. This book is a reproduction of an important historical work, digitally reconstructed using state-of-the-art technology to preserve the original format. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in the book. print-on-demand item. Seller Inventory # 9781330356920_0
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