Mary Lamb

"Mary Lamb" by Anne Gilchrist is a biography that tells the story of Mary Lamb's life and her deep connection with her brother, Charles Lamb. The book looks at their hard times and friendships with famous writers like Coleridge and Wordsworth. It shows how love, sadness, and mental health affected Mary's life. The story starts with Mary's childhood, her family, and her strong relationship with Charles. Mary is shown as a kind person who struggled with her mental health, which was made harder by her family problems and the death of her mother. Anne Gilchrist explains that she is writing about the sad events in Mary's life to share the love and loyalty between her and her brother.