Augustine Birrell

Broschiertes Buch

Obiter Dicta: Second Series

Beschreibung

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. This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it. This work is in the "public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work. Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.

Autor

Augustine Birrell (1850-1933) was an esteemed British author and politician, renowned for his contributions to literature and public life. Born on January 19th in Wavertree, near Liverpool, Birrell was educated at Trinity Hall, Cambridge, where he distinguished himself in literature and history. After a successful career in law, he turned his attention to the literary field and eventually to politics. His style is characterized by a perspicacious wit and a clarity of expression that has endeared him to readers and scholars alike. As a Liberal Member of Parliament and later as the Chief Secretary for Ireland, Birrell's career was marked by a deep engagement with the cultural and political issues of his time. His works often reflect his broad intellectual interests and his capacity for insightful critique. One of his most celebrated collections is 'Obiter Dicta: Second Series' (1887), a compilation of essays on various subjects that showcases his incisive wit and breadth of knowledge. In this series, Birrell touches on topics ranging from literature and history to character sketches of historical figures, offering a tapestry of commentary that is at once erudite and accessible. His literary style combines the narrative finesse of an essayist with the analytical depth of a scholar, making his work a lasting contribution to English letters. Birrell's legacy in both literature and politics bears witness to the vibrant intellectual life of Victorian and Edwardian Britain and continues to inspire those interested in the intersection of culture, history, and politics.

Produktdetails

• Verlag: Creative Media Partners, LLC
• Seitenzahl: 168
• Erscheinungstermin: 18. Juli 2023
• Englisch
• Abmessung: 234mm x 156mm x 9mm
• Gewicht: 245g
• ISBN-13: 9781021956651
• ISBN-10: 1021956651
• Artikelnr.: 68720091