Charles Lamb: A Memoir

Charles Lamb: A Memoir, written by Barry Cornwall in the late 19th century, provides a biographical account of the English essayist and poet Charles Lamb. It offers personal recollections of Lamb's life, emphasizing his deep devotion to his sister Mary, whose mental health struggles significantly influenced his life and work. Cornwall highlights Lamb's literary contributions, his education, and his friendships with contemporaries like Samuel Taylor Coleridge, creating an intimate portrait of a man whose personal challenges intertwined with his literary genius.