This collection of letters offers a fascinating glimpse into the world of nineteenth-century Europe, as seen through the eyes of one of its most celebrated writers, Prosper Mérimée. Written to his friend and fellow writer, Antonio Panizzi, these letters provide a behind-the-scenes look at Mérimée's life and work, as well as his thoughts on politics, literature, and society. With insightful commentary and detailed analysis, this is a book that will be of great interest to anyone interested in the history of European literature and culture. This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it. This work is in the "public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work. Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.