Eminent Victorians by Lytton Strachey
"Eminent Victorians" by Lytton Strachey is a biographical work published in 1918. It examines four prominent figures from the Victorian era: Cardinal Manning, Florence Nightingale, Thomas Arnold, and General Charles Gordon. Strachey challenged the heroic reputations of his subjects with irreverence and wit, revealing hidden intrigues, personal flaws, and questionable legacies. The book revolutionized biographical writing by replacing traditional hagiography with penetrating psychological insight, ultimately dismantling Victorian pretensions to moral superiority and
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| Author | Strachey, Lytton, 1880-1932 |
|---|---|
| Title | Eminent Victorians |
| Note | Wikipedia page about this book: en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Eminent_Victorians |
| Contents | Cardinal Manning -- Florence Nightingale -- Dr. Arnold -- The end of General Gordon |
| Credits | Produced by E-Text prepared by Martin Adamson |
| Reading Level | Reading ease score: 58.4 (10th to 12th grade). Somewhat difficult to read. |
| Language | English |
| LoC Class | DA: History: General and Eastern Hemisphere: Great Britain, Ireland, Central Europe |
| Subject | Great Britain -- Biography |
| Subject | Great Britain -- History -- Victoria, 1837-1901 -- Biography |
| Subject | Manning, Henry Edward, 1808-1892 |
| Subject | Nightingale, Florence, 1820-1910 |
| Subject | Arnold, Thomas, 1795-1842 |
| Subject | Gordon, Charles George, 1833-1885 |
| Category | Text |
| EBook-No. | 2447 |
| Release Date | Dec 1, 2000 |
| Most Recently Updated | Mar 9, 2025 |
| Copyright Status | Public domain in the USA. |
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