“I grow ominously tired of official confinement. Thirty years have I served the Philistines, and my neck is not subdued to the yoke. You don't know how wearisome it is to breathe the air of four pent walls without relief day after day, all the golden hours of the day between ten and four without ease or interposition ... these pestilential clerk-faces always in one's dish. O for a few years between the grave and the desk!”
Quote by Charles Lamb
Work
The letters of Charles Lamb, with a sketch of his life. The poetical works
The book offers a comprehensive look into the personal and professional life of Charles Lamb through his letters, accompanied by a detailed account of his life and a curated selection of his poems. more
Author
Charles Lamb
Charles Lamb (February 10, 1775 - December 27, 1834) was an English writer known for his essays and literary criticism. Lamb is celebrated for his unique sense of humor and profound insights into everyday life. His most famous works include 'Elias Ward' and 'The Tales of a Grandfather'. more
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