The Best Letters of Charles Lamb

The Best Letters of Charles Lamb, first published in 1887, is a collection of personal correspondence from the late 18th and early 19th centuries. The letters provide intimate insights into Lamb's life, his relationships with literary figures such as Samuel Taylor Coleridge and William Wordsworth, and his reflections on mental health and personal experiences. Notable for its blend of humor and poignancy, the collection reveals the depth of Lamb's friendships and the literary trends of his time, making it a significant contribution to 19th-century English literature.