Lytton Strachey

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Elizabeth and Essex (eBook, ePUB)

Beschreibung

"Elizabeth and Essex", biography of Elizabeth I, queen of England, was written by Lytton Strachey in 1928. In the novel, the author illuminates, in spellbinding prose, one of the most poignant affairs in history alongside the glamour and intrigue of the Elizabethan era. One of the most famous and tortured romances in history - between Elizabeth I, Queen of England, and Robert Devereux, Earl of Essex - began in 1587, when she was fifty-three and he was nineteen. Their passionate affair continued for five years, until Essex was beheaded for treason in 1601. In a fast-paced succession of brilliantly-rendered scenes, Lytton Strachey portrays Elizabeth and Essex's compelling attraction for each other, their impassioned disagreements and their mutual struggle for power, which culminated so tragically - for both of them. Alongside the doomed love affair, Strachey pins colourful portraits of the leading characters and influential figures of the time: Francis Bacon, Walter Raleigh, Robert Cecil and other members of her glittering court who fought to assert themselves in a kingdom and a country defined by Elizabeth's incomparable reign.

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Autor

Lytton Strachey (1880-1932) was a prominent English writer and critic known for his contributions to the Bloomsbury Group, an influential circle of intellectuals and artists in early 20th-century Britain. Strachey played a significant role in redefining biography as a genre and had a profound impact on modern English literature. Strachey's writing style was characterized by its wit, irony, and subversion of conventional narratives. He challenged the traditional approach to biography, rejecting the idea of portraying historical figures as flawless heroes and instead delving into their complexities, contradictions, and personal lives. Strachey's works extended beyond biography. He wrote essays, literary criticism, and cultural commentary that reflected his distinctive style and perspective. His writings often explored themes of sexuality, social conventions, and the hypocrisy of the Victorian era. Lytton Strachey's literary contributions influenced subsequent generations of writers and thinkers, shaping the development of modernist literature and the approach to biography as a genre. His works continue to be celebrated for their incisive analysis, bold interpretations, and unique literary style, solidifying his reputation as a key figure in 20th-century English literature and intellectual history.

Produktdetails

• Verlag: E-BOOKARAMA
• Altersempfehlung: ab 14 Jahre
• Erscheinungstermin: 27. Dezember 2023
• Englisch
• ISBN-13: 9788834189962
• Artikelnr.: 59090547