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"Eminent Victorians" is a seminal work of biography and social commentary published by British writer and critic Lytton Strachey. By offering four unique portrayals of notable Victorian people, the book challenges the standard approach to biography. Cardinal Manning, Florence Nightingale, Dr. Thomas Arnold, and General Charles Gordon are among Strachey's subjects. Strachey takes a sarcastic and critical perspective to their lives, rather than offering hagiographic narratives. He examines their shortcomings, paradoxes, and character complexity, presenting the human side of these great figures. Strachey's style is funny and astute, providing readers with a new perspective on these great figures. When it was initially released, the book's satirical tone and unorthodox biographical format generated quite a stir. Strachey's presentation of these illustrious Victorians as flawed and deficient questioned the conventional veneration for the era's heroes and heroines. "Eminent Victorians" is more than just a biography compilation; it's a critique of the Victorian society and beliefs that these figures embodied. Strachey's work was influential in altering the biography genre and encouraging a more nuanced and critical assessment of historical characters.

"Books & Characters" is a collection of literary essays by using Lytton Strachey, a prominent British writer and critic of the early 20th century. The book offers insightful and unconventional biographical sketches of numerous literary figures, presenting readers with a unique attitude on the lives and personalities of those exquisite individuals. Strachey's writing fashion is characterized via its wit, humor, and a keen feel of observation. In every essay, he skillfully unveils the complexities of the featured authors and their works, imparting a refreshing departure from conventional biographical strategies. The book covers a numerous range of figures, along with Victor Hugo, Fyodor Dostoevsky, and Thomas De Quincey, amongst others. Strachey's "Books & Characters" is celebrated for its progressive technique to literary criticism, imparting a mix of biography and literary analysis that demanding situations conventional norms. By delving into the quirks and idiosyncrasies of every writer, Strachey offers readers with a deeper knowledge of the creative minds in the back of the literary masterpieces of the time. The series stands as a testomony to Strachey's intellectual prowess and his contribution to shaping the panorama of modern literary complaint.

"Landmarks in French Literature," Lytton Strachey, a well-known British author and reviewer from the early twentieth century, seems at what French literature is all approximately. When it involves the critical occasions and those who've formed the rich tapestry of French literary lifestyles, this book is a charming guide. Strachey's wise evaluation covers a wide variety of time periods, from the troubadours of the Middle Ages to the existentialist thinkers of the early 20th century. He reads the works of well-known authors like Molière, Victor Hugo, Marcel Proust, and Francois Rabelais, giving us a deep expertise of what they introduced to the arena of literature. Strachey not only speaks approximately the most critical literary agencies, however additionally the social and cultural situations that influenced French writers at some stage in records. She does this with lovely writing and an eager eye for detail. The Romantic motion, Realist technology, and the slicing facet upgrades of the 19th and 20th centuries are all a part of his research. "Landmarks in French Literature" suggests how appropriate Strachey is at writing literary complaint. It takes readers on a full, fingers-on tour of the critical occasions that have formed the history of French literature. For those who need to examine extra about the fantastic works of literature that have pop out of French subculture, the book remains a beneficial resource.

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This Is A New Release Of The Original 1918 Edition.

"Queen Victoria" is a biography written by Lytton Strachey, an English writer and critic. The book offers an insightful and unconventional portrayal of Queen Victoria, one of the most influential monarchs in British history. Lytton Strachey's biography stands out for its departure from traditional hagiographic accounts of Victoria's life. Rather than presenting a romanticized and idealized version of the Queen, Strachey takes a more critical and analytical approach, delving into her personality, relationships, and impact on the British monarchy and society. The book explores various aspects of Victoria's life, including her childhood, her ascension to the throne at a young age, and her extensive reign, which lasted for over six decades. Strachey delves into Victoria's complex personal relationships, particularly her intense connection with Prince Albert and her interactions with her children. Strachey also highlights Victoria's political role and her influence on the changing dynamics of the British Empire. He examines her relationship with her prime ministers and her views on key events and policies, such as the Indian Mutiny, the Boer War, and the expansion of the British Empire.

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Lytton Strachey is a member of the Bloomsbury Group and its book Eminent Victorians was initially published in 1918 and includes biographies of 4 notable Victorian individuals. Strachey's irreverence as well as wit gained recognition because it had been applied to three men and a woman that were previously viewed as heroes. Cardinal Manning, Florence Nightingales, Thomas Arnold as well as General Charles Gordon. Even though Nightingale is praised and her reputation enhanced, it presents some other subject matter in a less than attractive light - for instance, the plots of Cardinal Manning and Cardinal Newman.

This Is A New Release Of The Original 1921 Edition.

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This is a new release of the original 1923 edition.

This Is A New Release Of The Original 1918 Edition.

Landmarks in French Literature is a book written by Lytton Strachey, an English writer and critic. The book is a collection of essays that explores the works of some of the most significant French writers and poets of the 19th and early 20th centuries. The book is divided into several chapters, each of which focuses on a specific writer or literary movement. The first chapter discusses the Romantic movement and its impact on French literature, with a particular emphasis on the works of Victor Hugo. The second chapter discusses the Realist movement, with a focus on Gustave Flaubert's Madame Bovary. Other chapters in the book discuss the works of Charles Baudelaire, St�����phane Mallarm�����, Marcel Proust, and Andr����� Gide. The book also includes an essay on the French symbolist movement, which was a literary and artistic movement that emerged in the late 19th century. Throughout the book, Strachey provides insightful analysis and commentary on each writer's works, discussing their themes, style, and influence on French literature. The book is a valuable resource for anyone interested in French literature and the literary movements that shaped it.1923. Strachey was one of the leading members of the Bloomsbury group. He is also credited with having revolutionized the art of writing biography. Contents: Origins-The Middle Ages; The Renaissance; The Age of Transition; The Age of Louis XIV; The Eighteenth Century; The Romantic Movement; and The Age of Criticism.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.

1921. Strachey was one of the leading members of the Bloomsbury group. He is credited with having revolutionized the art of writing biography. His evident affection for his subject make this a landmark work. Contents: Antecedents; Childhood; Lord Melbourne; Marriage; Lord Palmerston; Last Years of the Prince Consort; Widowhood; Mr. Gladstone and Lord Beaconsfield; Old Age; and The End.

The publication of Lytton Strachey¿s Eminent Victorians in 1918 was a tremendous success. In it, Strachey looked at four iconic figures of the Victorian Age and punctured the hagiographical illusions surrounding them. It seems only fitting that he should follow up in 1921 with a similarly unsentimental but fair biography of the person at the pinnacle of that era, Queen Victoria herself.Thoroughly researched, with his references documented in hundreds of footnotes, Strachey looks at the life of the young woman who, when she was born, was by no means certain to become the British monarch. He also spends considerable time on her consort, Prince Albert, who, in Strachey¿s telling, develops from a careless youth to becoming a truly remarkable and effective figure in British society, while continuing to be generally perceived as an outsider.Strachey¿s sardonic and witty style makes this account of Queen Victoria and Prince Albert an entertaining and very informative read.

Eminent Victorians consists of four short biographies by Lytton Strachey of Victorians who were famous in their day: Cardinal Manning, a powerful cleric; Florence Nightingale, founder of modern nursing; Thomas Arnold, creator of the modern-day English public school; and General Gordon, a popular officer of the British Army.In Strachey¿s day, these people were considered heroes and paragons of Victorian morality and ethics. But instead of lengthy, glowing biographies, Strachey opts for short, witty, and biting biographies that skewer their subjects. All of them are portrayed with their human flaws and moral contradictions on full display, implicitly knocking down the sanctimonious visions of these former heroes (perhaps with the exception of Nightingale, who, while portrayed as an often-cold and mercilessly-driven taskmistress, nevertheless escaped with her reputation enhanced, not tarnished).The biographies are not only interesting for their wit, humor, and readability, but because of the windows they open to the issues of the age. Manning¿s biography occurs against the backdrop of a time of upheaval in the English Catholic church, with concepts like Papal Infallability entering the picture; Nightingale¿s biography shines light on the appalling conditions of war; Arnold¿s biography is a lens on the development of formal education and schools; and Gordon¿s biography reveals England as an empire teetering unsteadily, whose ability to influence and control faraway lands is not as certain as it might think.Eminent Victorians took six years to write and was met with glowing reviews on its publication. It made Strachey famous and cemented his name in the list of literature¿s top-tier biographers.