“The reason why so few good books are written is that so few people who can write know anything.”
Quote by Walter Bagehot
Work
Literary Studies: The first Edinburgh reviewers (1855) Hartley Coleridge (1852) Percy Bysshe Shelley (1856) Shakespeare the man (1853) John Milton (1859) Lady Mary Wortley Montagu (1862) William Cowper (1855) Appendices; Letters on the French coup d̓etat
This book is a compilation of literary studies and appendices that delve into the works of notable authors such as Hartley Coleridge, Percy Bysshe Shelley, and John Milton. It also contains letters discussing the French coup d'etat, offering insights into historical events and literary perspectives. more
Author
Walter Bagehot
Walter Bagehot was an English journalist and social philosopher, best known for his editorial role at The Economist. His writings on economics, finance, and political institutions have had a profound impact on the field. more
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