Macaulay's Essays on Oliver Goldsmith, Frederic the Great and Madame D'Arblay;

Book Overview

This collection of essays, by the renowned historian and essayist, Baron Macaulay, was first published in 1900. It includes insightful and engaging pieces on three notable historical figures: Oliver Goldsmith, the Irish poet and novelist; Frederic the Great, the Prussian king and military leader; and Madame d'Arblay, the English writer and diarist. These essays offer a valuable insight into the cultural, social, and intellectual trends of the 18th and 19th centuries, and showcase Macaulay's mastery of historical writing. A recommended reading for students of history, literature, and cultural studies, researchers and scholars, and anyone interested in the evolution of English culture and society.

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• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1022459880
• ISBN13: 9781022459885
• Release Date: July 2023
• Publisher: Legare Street Press
• Length: 274 Pages
• Weight: 0.85 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.6" x 6.1" x 9.2"