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Charles Lamb

Charles Lamb was an English essayist, poet, and antiquarian, best known for his Essays of Elia and for the children's book Tales from Shakespeare, co-authored with his sister, Mary Lamb (1764–1847).

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A Dissertation upon Roast Pig

In ancient China, a family's accidental house fire leads to the delicious discovery of roast pig, changing their lives forever.

By Charles Lamb

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Poetry for children

Step into a world of charming verses where kids discover friendship, nature's wonders, and valuable life lessons through delightful rhymes and pictures.

By Charles Lamb

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The Works of Charles and Mary Lamb β€” Volume 4 Poems and Plays

Explore a collection of poems and plays that capture the evolution of two literary voices as they grapple with love, loss, and the passage of time.

By Charles Lamb

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The Works of Charles and Mary Lamb β€” Volume 2 Elia and The Last Essays of Elia

Experience a blend of humor and melancholy as one reflects on past times, childhood memories, and the changing face of society in these early 19th-century essays.

By Charles Lamb

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The Works of Charles and Mary Lamb β€” Volume 6 Letters 1821-1842

Experience early 19th-century England through personal letters filled with wit, friendship, and literary insights.

By Charles Lamb

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Tales from Shakespeare

On an island of enchantment, a banished duke uses magic to reclaim his title, teaching lessons of love and forgiveness to those caught in his spell.

By Charles Lamb

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The Works of Charles and Mary Lamb β€” Volume 1 Miscellaneous Prose

Experience tales of love and loss, where characters face trials amid societal complexities and fragile relationships.

By Charles Lamb

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The Adventures of Ulysses

A hero's cleverness and bravery are put to the test as he battles monsters and overcomes treacherous obstacles on his long and winding road home.

By Charles Lamb

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The Best Letters of Charles Lamb

Experience a bygone era through heartfelt missives that uncover the life of a literary figure as he navigates friendship, mental health, and the tumultuous world of 19th-century England.

By Charles Lamb

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The Works of Charles and Mary Lamb β€” Volume 3 Books for Children

Embark on captivating journeys where classic tales are transformed into enchanting adventures, carefully crafted to ignite the imaginations of young minds.

By Charles Lamb

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The Works of Charles and Mary Lamb β€” Volume 5 The Letters of Charles and Mary Lamb, 1796-1820

Read alongside the Lamb siblings as they share the intimate details of family, friendship, and the pursuit of literature through a collection of personal letters.

By Charles Lamb

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The Works of Charles Lamb in Four Volumes, Volume 4

In an early 19th-century landscape, a young woman and her blind grandmother face trials of love and loss, as a new acquaintance changes everything.

By Charles Lamb

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Tales from Shakespeare

Journey to a world of magical islands and complex relationships as classic plays are transformed into captivating stories for young readers.

By Charles Lamb

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A Masque of Days From the Last Essays of Elia: Newly Dressed & Decorated

** Witness the whimsical gathering where the personified days of the year celebrate and debate at a fantastical New Year's banquet.

By Charles Lamb

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Tales from Shakespeare

Discover magical islands, wicked betrayals, and powerful forgiveness through these classic stories made accessible for young readers.

By Charles Lamb

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