Mary Lamb

In "Mary Lamb," Anne Gilchrist meticulously explores the life and psyche of Mary Lamb, the complex and often overshadowed sister of the eminent English essayist Charles Lamb. The narrative is woven with a rich tapestry of emotional depth and historical context, illuminating Mary'Äôs struggles with mental illness and societal expectations in the late 18th and early 19th centuries. Gilchrist employs...