Queen Victoria
Queen Victoria by Lytton Strachey, published by Penguin in 2000, presents a unique exploration of the life of one of history’s most notable figures. This New Ed edition spans 255 pages and offers readers a blend of biography and elements of romantic fiction, creating a warm and humorous portrayal of Queen Victoria. Strachey delves into her evolution from a strong-willed child to a monarch, wife, mother, and widow, highlighting the complexities of her character and reign.
In this biography, readers will encounter a multifaceted depiction of Queen Victoria, including her relationships with key figures such as her governess Lehzen, Prime Ministers Peel, Gladstone, and Disraeli, and her beloved husband Albert. The narrative also touches on her later life and her notable bond with her Highland servant, John Brown, revealing the contrasts between her public persona and private life. This edition invites readers to engage with the historical and royal aspects of Victoria’s life, offering insights into her enduring legacy.
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Lytton Strachey’s Queen Victoria revolutionised the art of biography by using elements of romantic fiction and melodrama to create a warm, humorous and very human portrait of an iconic figure. We see Victoria as a strong-willed child with a famous temper, as the 18-year-old girl queen, as a monarch, wife, mother and widow. Equally fascinating are the depictions of her relationships: with her governess precious Lehzen, with Peel, Gladstone and Disraeli, with her beloved Albert and, in later life, her legendary devotion to her Highland servant John Brown, all of which show a different side of her staid, pious image.
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