There was a problem loading your book clubs. Access codes and supplements are not guaranteed with used items. Love this old book. There was an error retrieving your Wish Lists. I love finding a new word or one not often used on almost every page. and Prince Albert. Something went wrong. Maybe publishing the biography of a beloved queen, when people still remembered her fondly (or otherwise) was revolutionary in the 1920s; it's certainly common place now. The multiple influences that relatives and ministers of the royals tried maintain is intriguing. In the dazzled imagination of her subjects Victoria soared aloft towards the regions of divinity though a nimbus of purest glory. Submit your email address to receive Barnes & Noble offers & updates. I thought this was a wonderful biography. After viewing product detail pages, look here to find an easy way to navigate back to pages you are interested in. This is a short biography of Queen Victoria’s years in the throne. This is the definitive biography of Britain’s greatest monarch, who “was hailed at once as the mother of her people and as the embodied symbol of their imperial greatness.” “One of the surpassingly beautiful prose achievements of our time” (Chicago Daily News). i I bought this book at the museum shop after visiting an exhibit on Queen Victoria. Within this writing Strachey captures Victoria and those who share her journey to a tee. Learn more about the program. Apparently, she fell for Albert practically on sight and didn't need much persuasion to get married at all! To get the free app, enter your mobile phone number. I liked how it followed history of that time period.
Queen Victoria’s Teenage Diaries (Vol 1 of 2), Tess of the D'Urbervilles (Penguin Classics). of Victoria and the Victorian era, as well as their depiction in pop culture. Excellent turn-around time on shipping it to us. Your recently viewed items and featured recommendations, Select the department you want to search in. "Leaves from The Greville Diary was published by Philip Morrell in 1929". Strachey goes into great detail in his analyses of the queen and her advisors, various prime ministers, and other government officials, and of course Albert.
This is the definitive biography of Britain’s greatest monarch, who “was hailed at once as the mother of her people and as the embodied symbol of their imperial greatness.” “One of the surpassingly beautiful prose achievements of our time” (Chicago Daily News). At 63 years and six months on the throne, she is second only to her successor, Queen Elizabeth II in the length of reign. No matter your background, skin collor, educationlevel, life decisions, and e.t.c women worldwide are Queens. This shopping feature will continue to load items when the Enter key is pressed. Lytton Strachey developed a new form of biography which provided insights and sympathy for his subjects. I liked how it followed history of that time period. It's still a worthwhile read, however, thanks to the author's Victorian tone and delivery. Description of how her relationship with Albert changed was fascinating - as well as her relationship with Lord M and other Prime Ministers. Learn how to enable JavaScript on your browser, ©1997-2020 Barnes & Noble Booksellers, Inc. 122 Fifth Avenue, New York, NY 10011. There’s also a big dose of annoying sexism that was more than distracting. I found little to admire in her character.particularly during her long spell of isolated widowhood. Never having lived in a monarchy, I found all the palace rules and traditions to be highly interesting.

Reviewed in the United Kingdom on January 12, 2017, Reviewed in the United Kingdom on July 21, 2015, Reviewed in the United Kingdom on October 23, 2014. I also assu. An Excerpt from Lytton Strachey's Queen Victoria. A must read for anyone interested in English literature or the Victorian era in general. It will be a fun read. Weindenfeld & Nicholson; 1st American ed Edition (September 1, 1988), History in novel format, with illustrations, Reviewed in the United States on March 9, 2014. highly recommend.

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