Publisher's Synopsis
The Letters of Edward John Trelawny is a book compiled and edited by H. Buxton Forman, first published in 1910. The book is a collection of letters written by Edward John Trelawny, a British writer and adventurer, to his family and friends. Trelawny was a close friend of the Romantic poets Percy Bysshe Shelley and Lord Byron, and the letters provide a unique insight into their lives and personalities. The book is divided into three parts, with the first part containing Trelawny's letters to his family from his travels around Europe, Africa, and the Americas. The second part includes his letters to Shelley, while the third part contains his correspondence with Byron. The letters cover a wide range of topics, including Trelawny's experiences as a sailor, his political views, and his relationships with various women. The book also includes a biographical introduction by Forman, which provides context for Trelawny's life and work. The introduction discusses Trelawny's relationships with Shelley and Byron, as well as his own literary career. Overall, The Letters of Edward John Trelawny is a fascinating glimpse into the life and times of a colorful and adventurous figure in British literary history.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.
