Letters to Dead Authors

Letters to Dead Authors is a collection of imaginary letters written by Andrew Lang, a Scottish writer, to various deceased authors. The letters are written in a conversational tone and reflect Lang's deep admiration for the authors he writes to. The book includes letters addressed to well-known writers such as Shakespeare, Dante, and Goethe, as well as lesser-known writers like the 17th-century poet, Abraham Cowley. Lang's letters are not only an expression of his appreciation for these authors but also an opportunity for him to reflect on literary themes and styles. In some letters, he asks for advice on his own writing, while in others, he discusses the authors' personal lives and the impact their work had on society. The book is a fascinating insight into the mind of a writer who was deeply passionate about literature and the authors who shaped it. It is a must-read for anyone interested in the history of literature and the great writers who have contributed to it.1892. While best known for his translations of classical literature and as a collector of folk and fairy tales, Lang also wrote poetry, biographies, histories, novels, literary criticisms and even children's books. This is a book of his literary criticisms written in the form of letters addressed to the dead author including: W.M Thackeray, Charles Dickens, Herodotus, Jane Austen, Alexandre Dumas and Edgar Allan Poe. See other titles by this author available from Kessinger Publishing.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.