Charles Lamb

Charles Lamb (1775–1834) was a writer, poet and playwright.

Also recorded as Elia.

Overview

Also worked under the name Elia.

Born at London in 1775, died at Edmonton in 1834.

In detail

Charles Lamb studied at Christ's Hospital. training under William Wales is recorded. the recorded working language is English.

Algernon Charles Swinburne is recorded as an influence.

Membership is recorded of Charles and Mary Lamb.

Works named in the authority record are Tales from Shakspeare, Hamlet, Prince of Denmark, Macbeth, Preface, Timon of Athens and Othello.

Work by Charles Lamb is recorded in the collections of Stedelijk Museum Amsterdam.

Sources

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  • reference work · Reputable secondary · Wikipedia

    “Charles Lamb”, English Wikipedia, consulted as further reading

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  • reference work · Reputable secondary · Wikidata

    Wikidata, structured authority record Q372984: Charles Lamb

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