Overview

"Volume I of ""Critical Miscellanies"" is a collection of writings written by way of the extraordinary British flesh presser, journalist, and creator John Morley. Morley's sharp mind and writing ability are on complete display on this book, which covers an extensive variety of subjects inside the fields of literature, philosophy, and politics. Morley's essays are recognised for his or her sharp evaluation and nicely-notion-out arguments about a wide range of subjects, including literature, ethics, and social issues. The creator digs into the works of famous people and gives smart insights about writers and thinkers of his time. His works are just like the intellectual currents of the overdue 1800s; they deal with the difficult conditions and adjustments that include a society that changes quickly. Through ""Critical Miscellanies,"" Morley adds to the highbrow and cultural communication of his time by using giving readers a greater nuanced view of the big issues and literary tendencies of the time. This collection is a valuable resource for all and sundry interested in the highbrow history of the past due 1800s, way to Morley's lovely writing and deep thoughts. It suggests how influential he turned into as a student and thinker."

Full Product Details

9789360460686

Table of Contents

Reviews

Author Information

"JOHN MORLEY Born on December 24, 1838, John Morley was the 1st Viscount Morley of Blackburn, OM, PC, FRS, FBA. He died on September 23, 1923, and was a British Liberal politician, author, and newspaper editor. He started out as a reporter in the North of England and then became editor of the newly liberal Pall Mall Gazette from 1880 to 1883. In 1883, he was chosen as a Liberal Party Member of Parliament (MP). In 1886, 1892, and 1895, he was Chief Secretary for Ireland. From 1905 to 1910 and again in 1911, he was Secretary of State for India. From 1910 to 1914, he was Lord President of the Council. Morley was a well-known political analyst and wrote a biography of William Gladstone, who was his hero. His works and ""reputation as the last of the great nineteenth-century Liberals"" made Morley famous. He was against the Second Boer War and empire. He believed that Ireland should have Home Rule. He quit the government in August 1914 because he didn't want Britain to join the First World War as a Russian friend."

Tab Content 6

Customer Reviews

Recent Reviews

Countries Available