Eminent Victorians

Eminent Victorians is a book written by Lytton Strachey and published in 1918. The book is a collection of biographical essays on four prominent figures of the Victorian era: Cardinal Manning, Dr. Arnold, Florence Nightingale, and General Gordon. Each essay provides an in-depth analysis of the individual's life, accomplishments, and impact on society during their time. Strachey's writing style is characterized by his use of satire, irony, and wit to challenge conventional beliefs and present a more nuanced view of his subjects. The book is considered a landmark in the genre of biography and a significant contribution to the literary movement of modernism.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.