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Augustine Birrell

    Augustine Birrell fu un saggista e critico inglese, distinto per la qualità accattivante e informale del suo stile. I suoi scritti, spesso informati dalla sua vasta esperienza di politico e avvocato, esplorano una vasta gamma di argomenti con acuta osservazione e un distintivo senso dell'umorismo. Noti per la loro cordialità e arguzia, i suoi saggi offrono ai lettori una prospettiva avvincente sulla letteratura, la vita e la società.

    Life of Johnson. Edited by Augustine Birrell; 2
    The Duties And Liabilities Of Trustees
    Obiter Dicta: Second Series
    Obiter Dicta
    Obiter Dicta
    The Heart of John Wesley's Journal
    • 2023

      Obiter Dicta

      in large print

      • 144pagine
      • 6 ore di lettura

      Reproduction of the original. The publishing house Megali specialises in reproducing historical works in large print to make reading easier for people with impaired vision.

      Obiter Dicta
    • 2023

      Obiter Dicta: Second Series

      • 168pagine
      • 6 ore di lettura

      This book is a collection of essays on a wide range of subjects, including literature, politics, and social commentary. The author's wit and wisdom are on full display, making for an entertaining and informative read.

      Obiter Dicta: Second Series
    • 2023

      Boswell's Life of Johnson; Volume 1

      • 400pagine
      • 14 ore di lettura

      This classic biography offers a vivid and intimate portrait of one of the most celebrated literary figures of the eighteenth century. Boswell recounts the life and times of his close friend Samuel Johnson, describing his literary output, intellectual pursuits, and personal relationships. The book offers a fascinating insight into the cultural and social context of Johnson's era, as well as the author's own life and times.

      Boswell's Life of Johnson; Volume 1
    • 2023

      Concerning Solicitors

      • 166pagine
      • 6 ore di lettura

      Augustine Birrell, a British author and politician, reflects on the role of solicitors in the legal profession. Through personal anecdotes and observations, Birrell provides insight on the challenges and joys of being a solicitor. This book is a must-read for anyone interested in law or the legal profession.

      Concerning Solicitors
    • 2023

      A collection of essays by the prominent British politician and literary critic Augustine Birrell. Includes reflections on literature, politics, and culture in turn-of-the-century England.

      In the Name of the Bodleian, and Other Essays
    • 2022
    • 2022
    • 2022

      Boswell's Life of Johnson

      • 470pagine
      • 17 ore di lettura

      The biography presents an intricate portrait of Dr. Samuel Johnson, crafted by James Boswell, who first encountered Johnson in 1763. Recognized for its engaging depictions of Johnson's conversations, it significantly influenced the biography genre despite mixed critical reception. Critics argue that Boswell's alterations of quotes and omissions distort the truth, yet the work remains a vital literary achievement and a key resource for understanding Johnson's life and the era he lived in. It continues to be the most widely read biography of Johnson.

      Boswell's Life of Johnson
    • 2022