
audiobook
LIFE AND LETTERS OF LORD MACAULAY
By Sir George Otto Trevelyan
PREFACE TO THE SECOND EDITION.
PREFACE TO THE FIRST EDITION
CHAPTER I. 1800-1818.
CHAPTER II. 1818-1824.
CHAPTER III. 1824-30.
CHAPTER IV. 1830-1832.
CHAPTER V. 1832-1834.
CHAPTER VI. 1834-1838.
This two‑volume set presents an intimate portrait of the 19th‑century statesman and historian through his own words and the recollections of those who knew him. The editor has gathered published works, private journals, and a wealth of correspondence, allowing listeners to hear Macaulay’s lively prose, sharp wit, and evolving political convictions. Early chapters trace his childhood, education, and the beginnings of his literary career, giving a clear sense of the ambitions that propelled him into public life.
The compiler deliberately avoids smoothing over the more controversial aspects of his thinking, choosing instead to let his opinions and occasional blind spots speak for themselves. By weaving personal anecdotes with formal letters, the narrative captures both the public vigor and private reservations that shaped his legacy. Listeners will come away with a nuanced understanding of a figure whose influence extended far beyond the essays and speeches that made him famous.
Language
en
Duration
~15 hours (870K characters)
Release date
2001-05-01
Rights
Public domain in the USA.

1838–1928
Remembered as both a lively man of letters and a working politician, he moved between Parliament and the writing desk with unusual ease. His books on Lord Macaulay, the American Revolution, and other episodes in British history helped make him a widely read Victorian historian.
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