| Author |
Jerrold, Walter, 1865-1929 |
| Title |
Charles Lamb
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| Note |
Reading ease score: 61.8 (8th & 9th grade). Neither easy nor difficult to read.
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| Credits |
Produced by Juliet Sutherland, Sankar Viswanathan, and the
Online Distributed Proofreading Team at http://www.pgdp.net
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| Summary |
"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.)
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| Language |
English |
| LoC Class |
PR: Language and Literatures: English literature
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| Subject |
Lamb, Charles, 1775-1834
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| Category |
Text |
| EBook-No. |
17977 |
| Release Date |
Mar 13, 2006 |
| Copyright Status |
Public domain in the USA. |
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