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Augustine Birrell Reihenfolge der Bücher
Augustine Birrell war ein englischer Essayist und Kritiker, der sich durch die ansprechende und unkonventionelle Qualität seines Stils auszeichnete. Seine Schriften, oft beeinflusst von seinen reichen Erfahrungen als Politiker und Anwalt, untersuchen eine breite Palette von Themen mit scharfer Beobachtung und einem ausgeprägten Sinn für Humor. Bekannt für ihre Freundlichkeit und ihren Witz, bieten seine Essays dem Leser eine fesselnde Perspektive auf Literatur, Leben und Gesellschaft.






- 2023
- 2023
Obiter Dicta: Second Series
- 168 Seiten
- 6 Lesestunden
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.
- 2023
Boswell's Life of Johnson; Volume 1
- 400 Seiten
- 14 Lesestunden
This classic biography offers a vivid and intimate portrait of one of the most celebrated literary figures of the eighteenth century. Boswell recounts the life and times of his close friend Samuel Johnson, describing his literary output, intellectual pursuits, and personal relationships. The book offers a fascinating insight into the cultural and social context of Johnson's era, as well as the author's own life and times.
- 2023
Concerning Solicitors
- 166 Seiten
- 6 Lesestunden
Augustine Birrell, a British author and politician, reflects on the role of solicitors in the legal profession. Through personal anecdotes and observations, Birrell provides insight on the challenges and joys of being a solicitor. This book is a must-read for anyone interested in law or the legal profession.
- 2023
In the Name of the Bodleian, and Other Essays
- 222 Seiten
- 8 Lesestunden
A collection of essays by the prominent British politician and literary critic Augustine Birrell. Includes reflections on literature, politics, and culture in turn-of-the-century England.
- 2022
William Hazlitt
- 252 Seiten
- 9 Lesestunden
- 2022
Andrew Marvell
- 242 Seiten
- 9 Lesestunden
- 2022
Boswell's Life of Johnson
- 470 Seiten
- 17 Lesestunden
The biography presents an intricate portrait of Dr. Samuel Johnson, crafted by James Boswell, who first encountered Johnson in 1763. Recognized for its engaging depictions of Johnson's conversations, it significantly influenced the biography genre despite mixed critical reception. Critics argue that Boswell's alterations of quotes and omissions distort the truth, yet the work remains a vital literary achievement and a key resource for understanding Johnson's life and the era he lived in. It continues to be the most widely read biography of Johnson.
- 2022
Seven Lectures On the Law and History of Copyright in Books
- 254 Seiten
- 9 Lesestunden
- 2022
Travels of a Lady's Maid
- 362 Seiten
- 13 Lesestunden