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Lytton Strachey presents a collection of literary essays that offer unconventional biographical sketches of notable writers, including Victor Hugo and Fyodor Dostoevsky. His witty and observant style unveils the complexities of these authors, providing a refreshing take on their lives and works. Strachey's innovative approach blends biography with literary analysis, challenging traditional norms and deepening readers' understanding of the creative minds behind classic literature. This work highlights Strachey's significant influence on modern literary criticism.

Exploring the evolution of French literature, Lytton Strachey provides insightful analysis of key authors and movements from the Middle Ages to the early 20th century. His examination includes luminaries such as Molière, Victor Hugo, and Marcel Proust, highlighting their contributions against the backdrop of social and cultural influences. Strachey’s engaging prose captures the essence of literary developments like Romanticism and Realism, making this work a valuable resource for understanding the rich tapestry of French literary history.

Focusing on the principles of nursing, this work showcases Florence Nightingale's dedication to improving healthcare for the poor and underprivileged. It includes insights from her experiences during the Crimean War, where she transformed nursing into a respected profession. The collection features various writings, such as guidelines for hospital nursing in India and successful nursing experiments in workhouses. Accompanied by an introduction from Lytton Strachey, this edition highlights Nightingale's significant contributions to the field and is essential for nursing history enthusiasts.

Florence Nightingale was a healer, a comforter, and a nurturer. But like all of us, she had a dark side. Because of her mystique and her charisma she always got what she wanted. Seldom, did anyone really know her. They were drawn to her. They had to be with her. They admired her. At least one man literally worked himself to death for her. But they did not really know her. There is no doubt she was a force with which one had to attend. Denial of her passion and abilities generally led only to personal devastation! Now you can discover the darker side of Florence Nightingale.

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Historický románový esej o anglické renesanční královně Alžbětě a jejím mladém ambiciózním favoritovi, hraběti z Essexu provádí čtenáře epochou přelomu 16. a 17. století, která patří v dějinách k nejzajímavějším. Autor vypráví příběh rozporuplného vztahu, který poutal oba hlavní protagonisty.Představuje Alžbětin dvůr s řadou výrazných osobností, jako byl např. její dlouholetý rádce Burghley, rafinovaný královnin sekretář Robert Cecil, nebo filosof Francis Bacon. V příběhu se vydáváme s Essexem na válečné výpravy proti španělskému králi a irským rebelům, sledujeme Alžbětiny mistrné tahy při diplomatických jednáních. Pod lesklým povrchem dvorských zábav a ceremonielů vře tvrdý mocenský boj, do něhož jsou vtahovány různé oběti....... celý text