Leslie Stephen (1832–1904) was often inclined to consider faith and credulity to be a variation on a theme. In this collection of seven essays first published in... Læs mere
Leslie Stephen (1832–1904), the English author and literary critic, began researching what he later called his 'utilitarian bog' in the late 1870s, though this three-volume... Læs mere
Leslie Stephen (1832–1904), the English author and literary critic, began researching what he later called his 'utilitarian bog' in the late 1870s, though this three-volume... Læs mere
Leslie Stephen (1832–1904), the English author and literary critic, began researching what he later called his 'utilitarian bog' in the late 1870s, though this three-volume... Læs mere
Blinded at the age of twenty-five, Henry Fawcett (1833–84) faced enormous challenges but refused to abandon his career ambitions. By 1863 he was a Cambridge professor, and in 1865... Læs mere
This two-volume work, first published in 1896, brings together lectures given by Sir Leslie Stephen to various ethical societies, mostly in... Læs mere
This two-volume work, first published in 1896, brings together lectures given by Sir Leslie Stephen to various ethical societies, mostly in... Læs mere
First published in 1878, this biography by Sir Leslie Stephen explores the life of Samuel Johnson (1709–84), the English poet and lexicographer. Discussing his childhood, his career as a... Læs mere
Stephen's 1880 work blends history with literary criticism to provide what he called a 'sketch' of Pope for the interested reader. In a conversational and enthusiastic style, Stephen... Læs mere
Part history, part literary critique, Sir Leslie Stephen's 1882 biography examines the significant people and places of Swift's life together with his works. Attending to the forces that shaped... Læs mere
This volume was originally published as part of the English Men of Letters series in 1902. Written by scholar Sir Leslie Stephen (1832–1904), this volume examines the life and literary... Læs mere