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Eminent Victorians

Pages
356
Published
2006
Language
English

Synopsis

Giles Lytton Strachey offers a sharp look at some of the most influential figures of the Victorian era. This collection features in-depth portraits of Cardinal Manning, Florence Nightingale, Dr. Arnold, and General Gordon, alongside smaller sketches of their notable contemporaries. Strachey examines the human nature behind these public personas, revealing their strengths and relevant weaknesses.

About the author

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Giles Lytton Strachey

Giles Lytton Strachey is the author of The Poetry of Cats. He writes about the fascinating world of felines.