"The greatest pleasure I know is to do a good action by stealth, and to have it found out by accident."

Charles Lamb (1775 - 1834)
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About Charles Lamb

Charles Lamb (1775-1834) was an English essayist, poet, and antiquarian, best known for his Essays of Elia and for co-authoring Tales from Shakespeare with his sister Mary Lamb. Lamb had a unique writing style marked by wit, humor, and a deep appreciation for literature and human nature. Despite facing personal challenges and mental health issues, he made significant contributions to English literature through his insightful essays and imaginative retellings of Shakespearean works.

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