Old Acquaintance: Barry Cornwall And Some Of His Friends is a book written by James Thomas Fields and published in 1876. The book is a collection of essays and literary sketches about the life and work of British poet Barry Cornwall, as well as some of his friends and contemporaries. Cornwall, whose real name was Bryan Waller Procter, was a popular poet and playwright in the early 19th century, and was known for his romantic and sentimental style. Fields, an American publisher and writer, was a friend and admirer of Cornwall, and in this book he provides a detailed and affectionate portrait of the poet and his circle. The book includes biographical information about Cornwall, as well as critical analyses of his poetry and plays. It also includes sketches of other notable figures in the literary world of the time, such as Samuel Rogers, Thomas Hood, and Leigh Hunt. Old Acquaintance is a valuable resource for anyone interested in the history of British literature and the Romantic 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.