Eminent Victorians by Lytton Strachey
The Lives of Cardinal Manning, Florence Nightingale, Dr. Arnold, and General Gordon
"Eminent Victorians" is a biographical work that profiles four influential figures from the Victorian era. The book provides an in-depth look into the lives of Cardinal Manning, Florence Nightingale, Thomas Arnold, and General Gordon, exploring their respective contributions to British society during the 19th century. Through these portraits, the book offers a critical and often satirical analysis of Victorian values, institutions, and moral attitudes, challenging the idealized narrative of the era.
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- Published
- 1918
- Nationality
- British
- Length
- Short
- Pages
- 200-300
- Original Language
- English
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- 3rd on Best 20th Century Books up to 1924 (Literary Digest International Book Review)
- 53rd on The Modern Library | 100 Best Nonfiction (The Modern Library)
- 110 Best Books: The Perfect Library (The Telegraph)
- 500 Must Read Books (The Daily Telegraph)
- Best Books (Fiction, Prose) : Experts Choose Their Favourites (The Book "Best Books")
- The 100 Best Nonfiction Books of All Time (The Guardian)
- The 100 Greatest Non-Fiction Books (The Guardian)
- The Guardian's Essential Library (The Guardian)