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Eminent Victorians — is a book by Lytton Strachey (the oldest member of the Bloomsbury Group), first published in 1918 and consisting of biographies of four leading figures from the Victorian era. Its fame rests on the irreverence and wit Strachey brought to bear on… … Wikipedia
Eminent Victorians — [Eminent Victorians] a book (1918) by Lytton Strachey about the lives of four famous ↑Victorians. It was important because, with his other books, it changed the art of ↑biography, by giving real opinions instead of simply praise … Useful english dictionary
Lytton Strachey — Infobox Writer name = Lytton Strachey caption = A study of Strachey s face and hands by Carrington birthdate = 1 March 1880 birthplace = London deathdate = 21 January 1932 deathplace = Ham, Wiltshire occupation = Author, criticGiles Lytton… … Wikipedia
Florence Nightingale — Born 12 May 1820(1820 05 12) Florence, Grand Duchy of Tuscany Died … Wikipedia
Lytton Strachey — Lytton Strachey, par Dora Carrington. Nom de naissance Giles Lytton Strachey Activités … Wikipédia en Français
literature — /lit euhr euh cheuhr, choor , li treuh /, n. 1. writings in which expression and form, in connection with ideas of permanent and universal interest, are characteristic or essential features, as poetry, novels, history, biography, and essays. 2.… … Universalium
Thomas Arnold — This article is about the 19th century educator. For other people of the same name, see Thomas Arnold (disambiguation). Thomas Arnold Thomas Arnold, 1840 Born 13 June 1795(179 … Wikipedia
J. Comyns Carr — drama and art critic, gallery director, author, poet, playwright and theatre manager. Beginning his career as an art critic, Carr was a vigorous advocate for Pre Raphaelite art and a vocal critic of the short sighted art establishment. In 1877 he … Wikipedia
biography — /buy og reuh fee, bee /, n., pl. biographies. 1. a written account of another person s life: the biography of Byron by Marchand. 2. an account in biographical form of an organization, society, theater, animal, etc. 3. such writings collectively.… … Universalium
Charles George Gordon — Nickname Chinese Gordon, Gordon Pasha, Gordon of Khartoum … Wikipedia
