Charles Lamb was an English essayist, poet, and a fiction writer of the Romantic period. He is best known for his works under the pseudonym Elia, which was an ALIAS he used to publish his ESSAYS. His most famous works include the collection of ESSAYS titled 'ESSAYS of Elia' and 'Tales from Shakespeare'. He was also known for his witty and humorous style of writing. His works have been widely acclaimed and are still popular today.