The product is a hardcover copy of "Eminent Victorians" by Lytton Strachey, published by G.P. Putnam's Sons in New York. This illustrated book, written in English, delves into the history of the Victorian era, making it a valuable addition to any collection of antiquarian and collectible books. Created in the United States, this original edition of the book provides readers with a glimpse into the lives of prominent Victorian figures.
Rather than writing traditional, reverential biographies, Strachey used wit, irony, and psychological insight to challenge the heroic image of the Victorian era. The book helped transform biography from respectful chronicle into a more critical literary form.
The book contains four biographical essays:
- Cardinal Henry Edward Manning
- Florence Nightingale
- Thomas Arnold
- Charles George Gordon