“The old interests of aristocracy - the romance of action, the exalted passions of chivalry and war - faded into the background, and their place was taken by the refined and intimate pursuits of peace and civilization.”
Quote by Lytton Strachey
Work
Delphi Complete Works of Lytton Strachey (Illustrated)
This volume gathers the complete literary output of Lytton Strachey, a key figure in the Bloomsbury Group known for his innovative biographical style. It includes his major works such as 'Eminent Victorians' and 'Queen Victoria', along with his essays, shorter writings, and correspondence. The illustrated edition features visual materials that complement the text, offering readers a thorough overview of Strachey's contributions to modern biography and early 20th-century English literature. more
Author
Lytton Strachey
British writer known for his profound analysis of Victorian figures. Strachey is celebrated for his unique literary style and delicate portrayal of character psychology. more
You May Also Like
“If you look for me, I'm in the fiction section. Romance has its own section.”
“Damn me to hell or take me to heaven, but for Gods sake, do it now.”
“There's one great script that hit my desk that I didn't change at all, and that was True Romance.”
“None can teach admirably if not loving his task.”
Source: Table-talk
“It is better to teach a few things perfectly than many things indifferently...”