Publisher's Synopsis
""Edward FitzGerald and Bernard Barton: Letters Written by FitzGerald 1839-1856"" is a collection of personal correspondence between two prominent literary figures of the 19th century. The book features letters written by Edward FitzGerald, an English poet and translator, to his friend Bernard Barton, a Quaker poet and banker. The letters span a period of 17 years, from 1839 to 1856, and offer a fascinating insight into the lives, thoughts, and creative processes of the two writers. The collection includes over 150 letters, which touch on a wide range of topics, including literature, poetry, philosophy, religion, politics, and personal matters. The letters are accompanied by extensive annotations and an introduction that provides context and background information on the correspondents and their work. This book is a valuable resource for scholars and enthusiasts of 19th-century literature and offers a unique glimpse into the private lives of two of its most distinguished figures.""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.
