Letters To Richard Heber, Esq.

""Letters to Richard Heber, Esq.: Containing Critical Remarks on the Series of Novels Beginning with Waverley and an Attempt to Ascertain Their Author"" is a book written by John Leycester Adolphus and published in 1821. The book is a collection of letters written to Richard Heber, a prominent literary figure of the time, in which Adolphus provides his critical analysis of the series of novels that began with ""Waverley"" and attempts to determine the author behind them.Adolphus offers a detailed examination of the themes, characters, and narrative style of the novels, providing his own interpretation and critique of each work. He also delves into the historical context of the novels, exploring the political and social issues of the time and how they are reflected in the stories.One of the main focuses of the book is Adolphus's attempt to uncover the true identity of the author behind the novels. At the time of publication, the author was unknown, writing under the pseudonym ""The Author of Waverley."" Adolphus presents his own theories and evidence, drawing on literary analysis and historical research to make his case.Overall, ""Letters to Richard Heber, Esq."" is a valuable resource for anyone interested in the history of literature, the development of the novel as a genre, and the cultural and political context of early 19th-century Britain.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.