{"title":"Lytton Strachey","description":"\u003cp\u003eWelcome to our Lytton Strachey collection, where you can delve into the works of one of the most influential biographers of the early 20th century. Renowned for his wit and incisive critique of the Victorian era, Strachey revolutionised biographies with his refreshing approach, blending historical accuracy with literary finesse.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eIn this collection, discover classics like \u003cem\u003eEminent Victorians\u003c\/em\u003e, a masterpiece that dismantles the grandiosity often attributed to the era’s icons with sharp insight and humour. Strachey’s innovative style, often described as \"psychological biography,\" provides an engaging and thought-provoking experience for those interested in Biography \u0026amp; Memoir. His work not only offers a portrait of prominent figures but also a reflection of societal norms and the paradoxes of the time.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eEmbark on a journey with Lytton Strachey’s works and explore the transformative narratives that challenge traditional perspectives, offering both education and entertainment in equal measure. Enjoy the blend of historical critique and literary artistry that makes Strachey’s writings timeless landmarks in biographical literature.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"eminent-victorians-by-lytton-strachey-9780140183504","title":"Eminent Victorians","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"book-description\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eEminent Victorians\u003c\/em\u003e marked an epoch in the art of biography; it also helped to crack the old myths of high Victorianism and to usher in a new spirit by which chauvinism, hypocrisy and the stiff upper lip were debunked.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eIn it, Strachey exposes the self-seeking ambitions of Cardinal Manning and the manipulative, neurotic Florence Nightingale. In his essays on Dr Arnold and General Gordon, his quarries are not only his subjects but also the public-school system and the whole structure of 19th-century liberal values.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Penguin Random House NZ","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46530214232300,"sku":"9780140183504","price":35.0,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0705\/7784\/8556\/files\/24722813482237.jpg?v=1749251863"}],"url":"https:\/\/bookhero.pro\/collections\/lytton-strachey.oembed","provider":"Book Hero","version":"1.0","type":"link"}