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Biographies, Lays and Poems: The Complete Writings of Lord Macaulay V2

Biographies, Lays and Poems: The Complete Writings of Lord Macaulay V2

Trevelyan, Lady
Macaulay, Lord

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Historical FiguresFiction AnthologiesGeneral Poetry

ISBN10: 1162628642
ISBN13: 9781162628646
Publisher: Kessinger Pub Llc
Published: Sep 10 2010
Pages: 440
Weight: 1.29
Height: 0.89 Width: 6.00 Depth: 9.00
Language: English
Biographies, Lays, and Poems: The Complete Writings of Lord Macaulay V2 is a comprehensive collection of the literary works of the renowned British historian, politician, and writer, Lord Macaulay. This second volume of the series contains a wide range of literary genres, including biographical sketches, lays, ballads, and poems. Macaulay's writing style is characterized by its lucid prose, vivid imagery, and historical accuracy. The biographical sketches included in this volume cover a broad spectrum of historical figures, including Oliver Goldsmith, Samuel Johnson, and William Pitt the Younger. Macaulay's lays and ballads draw inspiration from classical literature and historical events, such as the Battle of Naseby and the story of Horatius at the Bridge. The poems in this collection are varied in theme and style, ranging from romantic sonnets to patriotic odes. Macaulay's poetry often explores themes of love, friendship, and patriotism, and his use of language is both eloquent and evocative. Overall, Biographies, Lays, and Poems: The Complete Writings of Lord Macaulay V2 is a must-read for anyone interested in the history of literature and the development of British cultural identity. This volume provides a fascinating insight into the life and work of one of the most influential writers of the Victorian era.Other volumes in this set include ISBN number(s): 0766183696. Vol. 2 of 2. Contents: Fragments of a Roman Tale, On the Royal Society of Literature, Scenes from Athenian Revels, Criticisms on the Principal Italian Writers Dante and Petrarch, Some Account of the Great Lawsuit between the Parishes St. Dennis and St. George, Conversation between Abraham Cowley and John Milton touching the Great Civil War, On the Athenian Orators, A Prophetic Account of the Grand National Epic Poem to be Entitled The Wellingtoniad, On Mitford's History of Greece, Lays of Ancient Rome, Miscellaneous Poems.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.

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