Charles Lamb
British essayist, poet, antiquarian (1775-1834) · Writers · Died at 59
Charles Lamb was an English essayist, poet, and antiquarian, best known for his Essays of Elia and for the children's book Tales from Shakespeare, co-authored with his sister, Mary Lamb (1764-1847).
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Portrait of Charles Lamb by William Hazlitt, 1804
Memorial to Charles Lamb at Watch House in Giltspur Street, London
Fanny Kelly "Entertains" from "The Works of Charles Lamb". The original caption said "Mr Lamb having taken the liberty of addressing a slight compliment to Miss Kelly in his first volume, respectfully requests her acceptance of the collection. 7 June 1818."
Francis Stephen Cary, Portrait of Mary and Charles Lamb (1834)
Lamb's cottage, Edmonton, London
Charles and Mary Lamb's grave
Portrait plaque of Lamb sculpted by George FramptonAbout this person
Category
Writers
Type
Writer / Author
Status
Deceased
Dates
Lived 1775 to 1834 · aged 59
