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Eminent Victorians
Book • 1918
Published in 1918, 'Eminent Victorians' is a groundbreaking work by Lytton Strachey that challenged the traditional Victorian biographical style.
The book consists of four biographical essays that use literary devices such as paradox, antithesis, hyperbole, and irony to portray its subjects.
Strachey's approach was irreverent and witty, aiming to puncture the myths surrounding these Victorian icons.
While Florence Nightingale is treated more sympathetically, the other subjects are depicted in a less-than-flattering light, revealing their flaws and human frailties.
The book was a significant departure from the conventional biographies of the time and had a profound impact on the genre.
The book consists of four biographical essays that use literary devices such as paradox, antithesis, hyperbole, and irony to portray its subjects.
Strachey's approach was irreverent and witty, aiming to puncture the myths surrounding these Victorian icons.
While Florence Nightingale is treated more sympathetically, the other subjects are depicted in a less-than-flattering light, revealing their flaws and human frailties.
The book was a significant departure from the conventional biographies of the time and had a profound impact on the genre.
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Mentioned by Elliot Kalan as a comparable work of biographical writing, known for its satirical tone.
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