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The Complete Collection of Lytton Strachey: Academic Works and Biographies. Illustrated. Elizabeth and Essex, Queen Victoria, Portraits in Miniature, Eminent Victorians, and Others
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- Nombre de pages1723
- FormatePub
- ISBN978-617-8886-03-5
- EAN9786178886035
- Date de parution04/05/2026
- Protection num.pas de protection
- Taille2 Mo
- Infos supplémentairesepub
- ÉditeurFanela Publishing
Résumé
The Complete Collection of Lytton Strachey: Academic Works and Biographies is a compelling and elegantly illustrated volume that brings together the most influential writings of one of the pioneers of modern biography. This collection includes Strachey's celebrated works such as Elizabeth and Essex: A Tragic History, Queen Victoria, Portraits in Miniature, Eminent Victorians, and many other essays and studies.
Renowned for his wit, clarity, and psychological insight, Strachey revolutionized the art of biography by moving beyond conventional, overly reverent accounts to present vivid, human portraits of historical figures.
His works challenge traditional narratives, offering sharp, often ironic interpretations that reveal the complexities, contradictions, and inner lives of his subjects. In Eminent Victorians, he reexamines celebrated figures with bold skepticism, while Queen Victoria provides a nuanced and intimate portrait of the monarch's long and eventful reign. In Elizabeth and Essex, he explores the dramatic interplay of power and emotion at the Elizabethan court, and Portraits in Miniature showcases his skill in capturing character with precision and brevity. Blending literary elegance with historical analysis, this collection offers readers a rich exploration of history through the lens of personality and perspective.
Both engaging and thought-provoking, it stands as a testament to Strachey's enduring influence on biography as a literary form and his lasting contribution to modern historical writing. Contents: Landmarks in French Literature (1912) Eminent Victorians: Cardinal Manning, Florence Nightingale, Dr Arnold, General Gordon (1918) Queen Victoria (1921) Books and Characters (1922) Elizabeth and Essex: A Tragic History (1928) Portraits in Miniature and Other Essays (1931)
His works challenge traditional narratives, offering sharp, often ironic interpretations that reveal the complexities, contradictions, and inner lives of his subjects. In Eminent Victorians, he reexamines celebrated figures with bold skepticism, while Queen Victoria provides a nuanced and intimate portrait of the monarch's long and eventful reign. In Elizabeth and Essex, he explores the dramatic interplay of power and emotion at the Elizabethan court, and Portraits in Miniature showcases his skill in capturing character with precision and brevity. Blending literary elegance with historical analysis, this collection offers readers a rich exploration of history through the lens of personality and perspective.
Both engaging and thought-provoking, it stands as a testament to Strachey's enduring influence on biography as a literary form and his lasting contribution to modern historical writing. Contents: Landmarks in French Literature (1912) Eminent Victorians: Cardinal Manning, Florence Nightingale, Dr Arnold, General Gordon (1918) Queen Victoria (1921) Books and Characters (1922) Elizabeth and Essex: A Tragic History (1928) Portraits in Miniature and Other Essays (1931)
