02051cam a22003013u 4500 17977 UtSlPG 20260610133423.0 m cr n 260607r2006||||utu|||||o|||||||||||||| d UtSlPG en iso639-1 PR Jerrold, Walter, 1865-1929 Charles Lamb Salt Lake City, UT : Project Gutenberg, 2006 1 online resource : multiple file formats text txt rdacontent computer c rdamedia online resource cr rdacarrier Release date is 2006-03-13 Produced by Juliet Sutherland, Sankar Viswanathan, and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at http://www.pgdp.net "Charles Lamb" by Walter Jerrold is a biographical account written in the early 20th century. The book explores the life and literary contributions of the English essayist Charles Lamb, focusing particularly on his works and the personal experiences that shaped them. Through its narrative, readers can expect to gain insights into Lamb's character and the influences of his environment, particularly his beloved London. At the start of the biography, the text establishes the importance of reading Lamb's essays and letters to truly understand his life and personality. The opening chapters delve into his early years, detailing his upbringing in London, his education at Christ's Hospital, and the close bond with his sister Mary. It highlights the tragic events in their family, including the mental health struggles of Mary, which profoundly affected their lives. Through this initial exploration, readers begin to appreciate the interplay between Lamb's life experiences and his unique style of writing, marked by whimsicality and deep emotional resonance. (This is an automatically generated summary.) Original publication data not identified Lamb, Charles, 1775-1834 https://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/17977 59363 59363