Life and Letters of Lord Macaulay. Volume 1 by George Otto Trevelyan
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| Author | Trevelyan, George Otto, 1838-1928 |
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| Title | Life and Letters of Lord Macaulay. Volume 1 |
| Note | Reading ease score: 65.9 (8th & 9th grade). Neither easy nor difficult to read. |
| Credits | Produced by Martin Adamson, and David Widger |
| Summary | "Life and Letters of Lord Macaulay. Volume 1" by George Otto Trevelyan is a biographical account written in the late 19th century. The work explores the life of the eminent British historian and statesman, Lord Thomas Babington Macaulay, delving into his family background, early years, and the personal qualities that shaped his contributions to literature and politics. The opening of the biography outlines Trevelyan's intentions for the work, emphasizing the necessity of documenting a figure as influential as Lord Macaulay, whose public persona is often disconnected from his private life. It sets the stage by highlighting Macaulay's family lineage, particularly focusing on his father Zachary Macaulay, whose abolitionist views had a significant impact on his son. The narrative begins to explore Macaulay's early childhood experiences, his literary precocity, and the influences of his upbringing, such as his relationships with notable figures like Hannah More. Overall, this introductory section serves to establish the groundwork for a deeper exploration of Macaulay’s life and the formative experiences that influenced his illustrious career. (This is an automatically generated summary.) |
| Language | English |
| LoC Class | DA: History: General and Eastern Hemisphere: Great Britain, Ireland, Central Europe |
| Subject | Macaulay, Thomas Babington Macaulay, Baron, 1800-1859 |
| Subject | Authors, English -- 19th century -- Biography |
| Subject | Historians -- Great Britain -- Biography |
| Subject | Statesmen -- Great Britain -- Biography |
| Category | Text |
| EBook-No. | 2647 |
| Release Date | May 1, 2001 |
| Most Recently Updated | Jan 10, 2013 |
| Copyright Status | Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads | 327 downloads in the last 30 days. |
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