Eminent Victorians

EAN : 9791041801220

STRACHEY LYTTON

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EAN : 9791041801220

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Détails

EAN13 : 9791041801220
Réf. éditeur : 293291
Date Parution : 14 mai 2023
Disponibilite : Disponible
Barème de remise : NS
Nombre de pages : 360
Format : H:210 mm L:148 mm E:20 mm
Poids : 466gr

Résumé

Résumé : "Eminent Victorians" by Lytton Strachey delves into the intricate lives of pivotal figures from the Victorian era, focusing on their personal and professional complexities. The text begins with a preface that outlines Strachey's approach to history, emphasizing the importance of selective ignorance and the art of biography. Strachey argues that the Victorian Age is too vast to be comprehensively documented, and instead, he chooses to illuminate specific individuals to provide insights into the era. The excerpt primarily focuses on Cardinal Manning, a prominent ecclesiastic figure whose life reflects the spirit and challenges of his time. Manning's journey from a promising political career to a significant religious role is marked by personal loss, spiritual awakening, and the influence of the Oxford Movement. The text explores Manning's internal struggles and external achievements, highlighting his adaptability and the persistent strength of his character. Strachey also touches upon the broader religious and social movements of the time, such as the Oxford Movement, which sought to revive certain Catholic traditions within the Church of England. The narrative captures the tension between tradition and progress, faith and reason, and the personal and the political, offering a nuanced portrait of a man and an era in transformation.
Biographie : Giles Lytton Strachey (1 March 1880 - 21 January 1932) was an English writer and critic. A founding member of the Bloomsbury Group and author of Eminent Victorians, he established a new form of biography in which psychological insight and sympathy are combined with irreverence and wit. His biography Queen Victoria (1921) was awarded the James Tait Black Memorial Prize.