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Charles Lamb (1775–1834)
Lamb, Charles. A celebrated English essayist; born in London, Feb. 10, 1775; died at Edmonton, Dec. 27, 1834. His ‘Essays of Elia’ were originally contributed to the London Magazine, beginning 1820; they were collected and published in a volume in 1823, received with universal public favor, and have a high place among English classics. ‘Last Essays of Elia’ were published in 1833. He twice attempted dramatic composition, but without success. With his sister Mary Lamb (1765–1847) he wrote ‘Tales from the Plays of Shakespeare’ (1807), intended for youthful readers. (See Critical and Biographical Introduction).