This book is a collection of essays by the author Charles Lamb, first published in 1823. The essays cover a wide range of topics, from the author s childhood memories to his thoughts on literature and life. They are written in a witty and engaging style, and offer a unique insight into the mind of one of the most celebrated essayists of the 19th century. Lamb was a master of the personal essay, and his essays are full of his own unique personality and experiences. He writes about his childhood in London, his time spent at Christ s Hospital and his love of literature. He also writes about his friends and family, and his thoughts on life and death. One of the most striking things about Lamb s essays is his humor. He has a keen eye for the absurd, and he often finds humor in the most unexpected places. However, his humor is never cruel, and he always treats his subjects with respect. In addition to his humor, Lamb was also a gifted writer. His prose is clear, concise, and elegant, and he has a gift for creating vivid and memorable images. His essays are a pleasure to read, and they offer a wealth of insights into the human condition. This book is a must-read for anyone interested in the personal essay. Lamb is one of the greatest essayists in the English language, and his essays are full of wit, wisdom, and charm.
''...one of the classics of English prose and a cornerstone of the personal essay tradition. All personal essayists worth their salt owe a huge debt to this generous and generative collection...; all apprentice essayists who would strive to make headway in the form will need to read it... Essays of Elia is not only an essential text, but a near-buried treasure, and all-but-lost masterpiece in our contemporary culture.''
“. . . one of the classics of English prose and a cornerstone of the personal essay tradition. All personal essayists worth their salt owe a huge debt to this generous and generative collection. . .; all apprentice essayists who would strive to make headway in the form will need to read it. . . . "Essays of Elia" is not only an essential text, but a near-buried treasure, an all-but-lost masterpiece in our contemporary culture.” — Phillip Lopate
." . . one of the classics of English prose and a cornerstone of the personal essay tradition. All personal essayists worth their salt owe a huge debt to this generous and generative collection. . .; all apprentice essayists who would strive to make headway in the form will need to read it. . . . "Essays of Elia" is not only an essential text, but a near-buried treasure, an all-but-lost masterpiece in our contemporary culture." -- Phillip Lopate
. . . one of the classics of English prose and a cornerstone of the personal essay tradition. All personal essayists worth their salt owe a huge debt to this generous and generative collection. . .; all apprentice essayists who would strive to make headway in the form will need to read it. . . . "Essays of Elia" is not only an essential text, but a near-buried treasure, an all-but-lost masterpiece in our contemporary culture. Phillip Lopate"
." . . one of the classics of English prose and a cornerstone of the personal essay tradition. All personal essayists worth their salt owe a huge debt to this generous and generative collection. . .; all apprentice essayists who would strive to make headway in the form will need to read it. . . . Essays of Elia is not only an essential text, but a near-buried treasure, an all-but-lost masterpiece in our contemporary culture." -- Phillip Lopate
