The Works of Charles and Mary Lamb — Volume 4 Poems and Plays

"The Works of Charles and Mary Lamb — Volume 4" by Charles Lamb, and Mary Lamb is a compilation of literary works including poems and plays from 1794 to 1834, offering a glimpse into the literary growth of the Lamb siblings. This collection holds early pieces, personal reflections, and explores themes of love, loss, and time, highlighting the unique perspectives of Charles and Mary Lamb. A preceding introduction details the arrangement of the poems and plays, shedding light on the Lambs' literary development and editorial choices. A dedication to S.T. Coleridge honors the friendship and mutual influence between the poets, with snippets of Lamb's poetry examining themes of mortality, nostalgia, and the bittersweet nature of memory, laying the groundwork for the collection.