Charles LAMB, Elia, Ruskin and Steele are all English essayists who have made significant contributions to the literary world. Charles LAMB was an English essayist, poet, and antiquarian best known for his Essays of Elia. Elia was a pseudonym used by LAMB in his writing. John Ruskin was an English art critic, social thinker, and philanthropist who wrote essays on art, architecture, and society. Richard Steele was an Irish writer and politician who wrote essays for The Tatler and The Spectator. Charles LAMB was also known as Charles LAMB, a combination of his first and last names.