This collection of letters between two close friends and collaborators offers readers an intimate glimpse into the lives and work of two of the foremost literary figures of the late 19th century. Through their engaging and often humorous correspondence, the authors reveal the creative process behind some of their most famous works and offer insight into the personal and professional challenges they faced. 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.