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Algar Thorold
1866–1936
A diplomat, journalist, and man of letters, this early 20th-century writer moved easily between politics, religion, and literary criticism. His books range from biography to Catholic spirituality, with a sharp eye for European ideas and public life.
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The life of Henry Labouchere
by Algar Thorold
About the author
Born on August 9, 1866, Algar Labouchere Thorold was an English writer, journalist, and diplomat. He was the son of Anthony Wilson Thorold, Bishop of Winchester, and later became known for thoughtful work that connected literature, religion, and politics.
Thorold wrote on a wide range of subjects. His books include An Essay in Aid of the Better Appreciation of Catholic Mysticism (1900), Six Masters in Disillusion (1909), and The Life of Henry Labouchere (1913). These works show his interest in spiritual thought, modern European intellectual life, and biography.
He also served as editor of the Dublin Review from 1926 to 1934 and was remembered by contemporaries for his knowledge of modern French philosophy and literature. Thorold died on May 30, 1936.