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Lytton Strachey

    1 marzo 1880 – 21 gennaio 1932

    Giles Lytton Strachey fu uno scrittore e critico britannico, rinomato per aver stabilito una nuova forma di biografia. La sua opera combinava sapientemente intuizione psicologica e compassione con irriverenza e arguzia. L'approccio innovativo di Strachey illuminava figure storiche con profonda comprensione, ma con una rinfrescante mancanza di deferenza. I lettori apprezzano il suo stile unico per la sua perspicacia e il fascino letterario che dona vita al passato.

    Lytton Strachey
    Queen Victoria
    Eminent Victorians
    Florence Nightingale
    Elizabeth and Essex
    I Sensi - 44: Ermyntrude e Esmeralda
    La regina Vittoria
    • From intimacy to bitter quarrels under the eyes of Burlegh, Bacon, Raleigh and other members of Court, Elizabeth I and Essex's story unfolds to its last catastrophe - in which Essex lost his head and Elizabeth her heart.

      Elizabeth and Essex
      4,1
    • Florence Nightingale was a healer, a comforter, and a nurturer. But like all of us, she had a dark side. Because of her mystique and her charisma she always got what she wanted. Seldom, did anyone really know her. They were drawn to her. They had to be with her. They admired her. At least one man literally worked himself to death for her. But they did not really know her. There is no doubt she was a force with which one had to attend. Denial of her passion and abilities generally led only to personal devastation! Now you can discover the darker side of Florence Nightingale.

      Florence Nightingale
      3,8
    • This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the original. Due to its age, it may contain imperfections such as marks, notations, marginalia and flawed pages. 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 the original work.

      Eminent Victorians
      3,8
    • The book presents a captivating portrayal of a woman from the Victorian era, emphasizing her individuality rather than providing a traditional historical account. Strachey's artistic narrative style is highlighted, offering a fresh and distinctive perspective that evokes a sense of beauty akin to a delightful perfume. This unique approach invites readers to experience the complexities of the woman's life and the era she embodies.

      Queen Victoria
      3,6
    • Landmarks in French Literature

      • 120pagine
      • 5 ore di lettura

      Exploring the evolution of French literature, Lytton Strachey provides insightful analysis of key authors and movements from the Middle Ages to the early 20th century. His examination includes luminaries such as Molière, Victor Hugo, and Marcel Proust, highlighting their contributions against the backdrop of social and cultural influences. Strachey’s engaging prose captures the essence of literary developments like Romanticism and Realism, making this work a valuable resource for understanding the rich tapestry of French literary history.

      Landmarks in French Literature
    • Životopis generála Gordona, se zvláštním zřetelem k jeho smrti při mahdistickém povstání. Samostatně vyšlá kapitola ze Stracheyho skandálního bestselleru Význační viktoriánci.

      Konec generála Gordona
      5,0
    • Ermyntrude et Esmeralda

      • 119pagine
      • 5 ore di lettura

      Ermyntrude et Esmeralda a été écrit sous la forme d'une correspondance entre deux adolescentes qui se sont engagées à découvrir tout ce qu'elles peuvent sur le sexe, l'amour et la procréation. Leurs découvertes rapportées incluent une passion amoureuse entre le frère cadet d'Esmeralda et son tuteur masculin ("Auront-ils des bébés ? Sinon, pourquoi pas ?") ; l'affaire d'Ermyntrude avec un beau laquais sur un escalier ; la tentative de séduction d'Ermyntrude par sa gouvernante. En utilisant des termes enfantins pour désigner les parties privées du corps (les "bow-wows" et les "pussy cats" ne sonneront plus jamais de la même manière), Strachey rend d'autant plus ridicule la réaction d'horreur de la société face au sexe et à la déviation. L'esprit, l'ironie, l'exagération, le mélodrame, tels étaient les méthodes de Lytton Strachey dans cette novella récemment découverte et jamais publiée auparavant. C'est lorsque Strachey n'est pas humoristique que le lecteur doit se méfier de le prendre au sérieux. Dans Ermyntrude et Esmeralda , il est extrêmement amusant, mais il cherchait plus qu'un simple plaisir pour ses lecteurs ; il recherchait l'éclairage sexuel et la tolérance à une époque qui était hostile aux plaisirs de la chair, ou du moins hypocrite à leur égard.

      Ermyntrude et Esmeralda
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