Essays of Ella are ?
Correct answer: B. practically autobiographical fragments
- A. full of didactic sermonising
- B. practically autobiographical fragments
- C. remarkable for their aphoristic style
- D. satirical and critical
Explanation
Lamb’s Essays of Elia draw heavily on memories, personalities, and incidents from his life, making them imaginative autobiographical fragments. Their personal and conversational quality is more important than aphoristic or sermonising style.
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