A Masque of Days

Charles Lamb (1775–1834) was an English essayist, poet, and antiquarian, renowned for his charming style and genial wit. Lamb's literary legacy remains deeply engrained in the annals of English literature, primarily due to his mastery of the familiar essay as a form. Educated at Christ's Hospital, Lamb forged a lifelong friendship with Samuel Taylor Coleridge, which would significantly influence h...