Publisher's Synopsis
""Select Essays of Macaulay: Milton, Bunyan, Johnson, Goldsmith, Madame D'Arblay"" is a book compiled by Samuel Thurber and published in 1891. The book features a selection of essays written by the renowned British historian and politician, Thomas Babington Macaulay. The essays included in this book are focused on literary figures such as John Milton, John Bunyan, Samuel Johnson, Oliver Goldsmith, and Frances Burney (also known as Madame D'Arblay). Macaulay's essays are known for their insightful analysis of the literary works of the authors he wrote about. In his essay on Milton, for example, Macaulay examines the poet's works in the context of the political and religious issues of his time. In his essay on Johnson, Macaulay provides a detailed analysis of the writer's style and technique, as well as his contributions to the English language.The book is a valuable resource for students of literature, history, and politics, as well as anyone interested in the works of the authors discussed in the essays. The essays are written in Macaulay's characteristic style, which is known for its clarity, precision, and elegant prose. Overall, ""Select Essays of Macaulay"" is a must-read for anyone interested in the literary and cultural history of England.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.
