
Charles Lamb wrote essays under the pseudonym "Elia" in the 1820s. Few have written more evocatively of the past, of childhood, loss, books and plays, and London. This volume contains all the "Elia" essays Lamb collected in book form, including the "Confessions of a Drunkard".
This collection investigates the intersection of personal memory, urban observation, and the melancholic reflection on the passage of time through the persona of Elia. Charles Lamb, a prominent figure in the Romantic era, utilizes his experiences in London and his intimate knowledge of literature to construct a series of reflective pieces. By adopting the pseudonym Elia, Lamb provides a framework that allows for both candid autobiographical disclosure and stylized, whimsical commentary on the social conditions of the 1820s.
What You Will Find
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Scholars and readers frequently identify these essays as foundational examples of the personal essay form in English literature. Critics often note the prose's stylistic elegance and the author's ability to balance humor with profound personal sorrow.
Page Count:
400
Publication Date:
1987-12-17
ISBN-10:
0192817647
ISBN-13:
9780192817648
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