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Morley, John, 1838-1923 |
| Title |
Critical Miscellanies, Vol. 1 (of 3), Essay 4: Macaulay
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| Note |
Reading ease score: 45.8 (College-level). Difficult to read.
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| Credits |
E-text prepared by Paul Murray, Graeme Mackreth, and the Project Gutenberg Online Distributed Proofreading Team (http://www.pgdp.net/c/)
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| Summary |
"Critical Miscellanies, Vol. 1 (of 3), Essay 4: Macaulay" by John Morley is a literary critique written in the early 20th century. This essay reflects on the life and work of the renowned English historian and essayist Thomas Babington Macaulay, analyzing his influence on literature and journalism. Morley assesses Macaulay's style, narrative skills, and the reception of his works among the public, highlighting the themes and qualities that contributed to Macaulay’s lasting legacy in English literature. In this essay, Morley delves into Macaulay's prose style, his literary genius, and the factors that led to his widespread popularity. He notes Macaulay's exceptional narration and use of vibrant illustrations, which attract readers and history enthusiasts alike. Morley contrasts Macaulay with contemporaries such as Burke and Mill, discussing his tendency to prioritize powerful expressions over deep analysis. He ultimately concludes that while Macaulay's writing is marked by its immediate appeal and clarity, it often lacks the depth and subtlety seen in the works of other literary giants. Through Morley's critique, readers gain insight into both Macaulay's contributions to literature and the potential limitations of his approach to history and narrative. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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| Language |
English |
| LoC Class |
PR: Language and Literatures: English literature
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| Subject |
Macaulay, Thomas Babington Macaulay, Baron, 1800-1859
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| Category |
Text |
| EBook-No. |
20164 |
| Release Date |
Dec 22, 2006 |
| Copyright Status |
Public domain in the USA. |
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