Letters of Edward FitzGerald, in Two Volumes. Vol. 2

Name: Letters of Edward FitzGerald, in Two Volumes. Vol. 2
Author: Edward FitzGerald

By Edward FitzGerald

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A volume of personal correspondence presenting a writer's day-to-day exchanges with friends and literary acquaintances, covering travel, health, household life, and responses to a close friend's fatal accident. Letters discuss editorial and translation choices, the publication and expansion of a Persian quatrain cycle, evaluations of scholarly collaborators, and plans for further poetic experiments or withdrawal from active authorship. Throughout, remarks range from practical arrangements and social visits to reflective observations on craft, the difficulties of translation, and the consolations and limits of print.

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Edward FitzGerald

Edward FitzGerald was an English poet and translator, best known for his remarkable translation of the Rubaiyat of Omar Khayyam, which brought Persian poetry to a wider audience in the 19th century. His literary contributions extend beyond this iconic work, as he also engaged in correspondence that reveals his thoughts on literature and life. FitzGerald's letters, particularly those to actress Fanny Kemble, provide insight into his friendships and literary influences. His style is characterized by a blend of wit, depth, and a keen appreciation for the beauty of language, making him a notable figure in Victorian literature.