Letters of Edward Lear to Chichester Fortescue and Frances Countess Waldegrave

The book ""Letters of Edward Lear to Chichester Fortescue and Frances Countess Waldegrave"" is a collection of personal letters written by the renowned English artist, illustrator, and poet Edward Lear to two of his closest friends, Chichester Fortescue and Frances Countess Waldegrave. The letters were compiled and edited by Lady Strachey, who provides an insightful introduction to Lear's life and work.The letters offer a fascinating glimpse into Lear's personal life, including his travels, friendships, and creative process. They also reveal his wit, humor, and affectionate nature, as he shares his thoughts and feelings with his correspondents.Lear was known for his nonsense poetry and his illustrations of animals and landscapes, and the letters in this book provide a unique perspective on his artistic vision and his approach to his work. They also shed light on his relationships with other artists and writers of his time, including Alfred Tennyson and William Holman Hunt.Overall, ""Letters of Edward Lear to Chichester Fortescue and Frances Countess Waldegrave"" is a valuable resource for anyone interested in Lear's life and work, as well as the social and cultural history of the Victorian era.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.