Richard Monckton Milnes V1

The Life, Letters And Friendships Of the First Lord Houghton

von T. Wemyss Reid

552 Seiten, Taschenbuch

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Richard Monckton Milnes V1: The Life, Letters And Friendships Of the First Lord Houghton is a comprehensive biography written by T. Wemyss Reid. The book delves into the life and times of Richard Monckton Milnes, who was the first Lord Houghton. Milnes was a prominent figure in the political and literary circles of Victorian England. He was a poet, essayist, and politician who was known for his liberal views and his close friendships with many notable figures of his time, including Tennyson, Carlyle, and Gladstone.The book provides an in-depth look at Milnes' life, from his early years as a student at Trinity College, Cambridge, to his rise to prominence in the political and literary worlds. The author draws on a wealth of primary sources, including Milnes' own letters, to paint a vivid picture of the man and his times.The book also explores Milnes' many friendships, both personal and professional. The author provides detailed accounts of Milnes' relationships with Tennyson, Carlyle, Gladstone, and other prominent figures of the day. The book sheds light on the intellectual and cultural milieu of Victorian England, and provides a fascinating glimpse into the world of the Victorian elite.Overall, Richard Monckton Milnes V1: The Life, Letters And Friendships Of the First Lord Houghton is an engaging and informative biography that will appeal to anyone interested in Victorian literature, politics, and culture.In Two Volumes.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.

• Themen: Biographie, Literatur und Literaturwissenschaft Biografien und Sachliteratur Allgemein Historisch, politisch, militärisch
• ISBN: 9781428641723
• Sprache: Englisch
• Erscheinungsdatum: 09.07.2006
• Größe: 229 x 152 mm
• Verlag: Kessinger Publishing, LLC