charles lamb

Thân thiện

Charles Lamb writes an essay by candlelight.

Definition

1. Proper noun:
   • Charles Lamb: An English essayist, poet, and antiquarian who lived from 1775 to 1834. He is best known for his essays written under the pen name "Elia."

Usage Examples

• Proper noun:
  • We studied the works of Charles Lamb in our literature class.
  • Charles Lamb is celebrated for his witty and personal essays.
  • The library has a first edition of essays by Charles Lamb.

Advanced Usage

• "In the manner of Lamb": Referring to a literary style that is personal, conversational, and gently humorous, reminiscent of Charles Lamb's essays.
  • His casual column was written in the manner of Lamb.

Variants and Related Words

• Elia: The pseudonym used by Charles Lamb for his most famous series of essays.
  • The "Essays of Elia" are Charles Lamb's masterpiece.

Synonyms

• The essayist Elia: A direct reference to his literary persona.
• Lamb: A common shortened reference in literary criticism.
  • The prose of Lamb is deceptively simple.

Related Idioms

• None directly from the name itself. The name "Charles Lamb" is primarily used as a proper noun to refer to the historical figure and his body of work.

Học thuật

Noun

1. English essayist (1775-1834)

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• Lamb
• Charles Lamb
• Elia