As one of the greatest essayist of the 19th century,Charles Lamb's works is inseparable from his tragic life.This article attempts to analyze the stylistic features of Lamb's Dream Children and holds that its subtle structure and a dream-like combination of facts and fiction,pathos and humor are two contributing factors to its stylistic appeal.Thus,the author's attitude towards life as reflected in the lines,sorrowful smile constitutes the core for the essay's irresistible charm.
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