Brief Lives by John Aubrey
A Biographical History of England
"Brief Lives" is a collection of short biographical sketches of the author's contemporaries, written in the 17th century. The book provides an intimate and informal look at the lives of notable figures of the time, including scientists, writers, politicians, and philosophers. The author's unique style blends gossip, anecdote, and personal observations, offering a fascinating and often humorous glimpse into the personalities and private lives of his subjects.
The 1902nd greatest book of all time
- Published
- 1898
- Nationality
- British
- Length
- Long
- Pages
- 528
- Words
- Unknown
- Original Language
- English
- Alternate Titles
- None
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- The 100 Best Nonfiction Books of All Time (The Guardian)
- Harold Bloom's The Western Canon (The Western Canon (Book) by Harold Bloom)
- The Guardian's Essential Library (The Guardian)
- 1,000 Books to Read Before You Die: A Life-Changing List (1,000 Books to Read Before You Die(Book))