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2012-10-08
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Lamb, Charles
1775
1834
Lamb, Mary
1764
1847
Lamb, Mary Ann
Lucas, E. V. (Edward Verrall)
1868
1938
Lucas, Edward Verrall
Lucas, E.V.
The Works of Charles and Mary Lamb — Volume 1
Miscellaneous Prose
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"The Works of Charles and Mary Lamb — Volume 1" by Charles Lamb and Mary Lamb is a collection of miscellaneous prose written during the early 19th century. This volume compiles a variety of essays, character sketches, and narratives that reflect the authors' insights into human nature, moral dilemmas, and literary critiques. The narrative explores themes of love, loss, and the societal dynamics of the time, particularly focusing on relationships and their complexities through characters like Rosamund Gray and her grandmother. At the start of the volume, we are introduced to the poignant tale of "Rosamund Gray," where we meet the gentle Rosamund and her blind grandmother, Margaret. Their modest life is filled with love and loyalty despite past sorrows, such as the loss of Rosamund's parents and their subsequent struggles. The opening chapters paint a portrait of their serene yet challenging existence, setting the stage for newfound relationships with characters like young Allan Clare. As the plot unfolds, themes of innocence, the harsh realities of life, and the inevitable suffering emerge, foreshadowing deeper conflicts that the characters will face as their stories entwine with love and tragedy. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Reading ease score: 65.6 (8th & 9th grade). Neither easy nor difficult to read.
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Category: British Literature
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