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Eminent Victorians
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- Nombre de pages242
- FormatePub
- ISBN859-65--4738838-8
- EAN8596547388388
- Date de parution13/11/2022
- Protection num.Digital Watermarking
- Taille484 Ko
- Infos supplémentairesepub
- ÉditeurDIGICAT
Résumé
In "Eminent Victorians, " Lytton Strachey presents a groundbreaking collection of biographical essays that dissect four prominent figures of the Victorian era: Cardinal Manning, Florence Nightingale, Thomas Arnold, and John Henry Newman. Strachey employs a fresh narrative style, blending sharp wit with meticulous research, revealing the complexities of his subjects while critiquing the larger societal values of the time.
His approach defies the traditional veneration of biographical subjects, instead offering a more human portrayal that complicates the mythology surrounding Victorian morality and progress. Lytton Strachey was a key figure in the Bloomsbury Group, and his modernist perspective was undoubtedly shaped by his upbringing in a privileged but highly critical context of 19th-century British society. His academic background and sharp intellect enabled him to navigate the contradictions of his subjects-those who shaped and were shaped by the very age they inhabited.
Strachey's own questioning of Victorian values informs his nuanced interpretation of their lives, revealing their follies and merits alike. "Eminent Victorians" is highly recommended for readers seeking a profound exploration of historical figures stripped of their idealization. Strachey's blend of biography and social criticism not only entertains but also invites reflection on the legacies of these individuals, making it an essential read for anyone interested in the interplay of history, culture, and identity.
His approach defies the traditional veneration of biographical subjects, instead offering a more human portrayal that complicates the mythology surrounding Victorian morality and progress. Lytton Strachey was a key figure in the Bloomsbury Group, and his modernist perspective was undoubtedly shaped by his upbringing in a privileged but highly critical context of 19th-century British society. His academic background and sharp intellect enabled him to navigate the contradictions of his subjects-those who shaped and were shaped by the very age they inhabited.
Strachey's own questioning of Victorian values informs his nuanced interpretation of their lives, revealing their follies and merits alike. "Eminent Victorians" is highly recommended for readers seeking a profound exploration of historical figures stripped of their idealization. Strachey's blend of biography and social criticism not only entertains but also invites reflection on the legacies of these individuals, making it an essential read for anyone interested in the interplay of history, culture, and identity.
In "Eminent Victorians, " Lytton Strachey presents a groundbreaking collection of biographical essays that dissect four prominent figures of the Victorian era: Cardinal Manning, Florence Nightingale, Thomas Arnold, and John Henry Newman. Strachey employs a fresh narrative style, blending sharp wit with meticulous research, revealing the complexities of his subjects while critiquing the larger societal values of the time.
His approach defies the traditional veneration of biographical subjects, instead offering a more human portrayal that complicates the mythology surrounding Victorian morality and progress. Lytton Strachey was a key figure in the Bloomsbury Group, and his modernist perspective was undoubtedly shaped by his upbringing in a privileged but highly critical context of 19th-century British society. His academic background and sharp intellect enabled him to navigate the contradictions of his subjects-those who shaped and were shaped by the very age they inhabited.
Strachey's own questioning of Victorian values informs his nuanced interpretation of their lives, revealing their follies and merits alike. "Eminent Victorians" is highly recommended for readers seeking a profound exploration of historical figures stripped of their idealization. Strachey's blend of biography and social criticism not only entertains but also invites reflection on the legacies of these individuals, making it an essential read for anyone interested in the interplay of history, culture, and identity.
His approach defies the traditional veneration of biographical subjects, instead offering a more human portrayal that complicates the mythology surrounding Victorian morality and progress. Lytton Strachey was a key figure in the Bloomsbury Group, and his modernist perspective was undoubtedly shaped by his upbringing in a privileged but highly critical context of 19th-century British society. His academic background and sharp intellect enabled him to navigate the contradictions of his subjects-those who shaped and were shaped by the very age they inhabited.
Strachey's own questioning of Victorian values informs his nuanced interpretation of their lives, revealing their follies and merits alike. "Eminent Victorians" is highly recommended for readers seeking a profound exploration of historical figures stripped of their idealization. Strachey's blend of biography and social criticism not only entertains but also invites reflection on the legacies of these individuals, making it an essential read for anyone interested in the interplay of history, culture, and identity.
