Queen Victoria (Unabridged)
Written by Lytton Strachey
Narrated by Digital Voice Marcus G
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Strachey's "Queen Victoria" delves into the life and reign of the iconic British monarch. It begins with her unexpected rise to power and explores her childhood heavily influenced by her controlling mother. The narrative details her relationship with Prince Albert, emphasizing his strong influence on her and the nation, and delves into their domestic life and his untimely death.
Strachey paints a complex portrait, portraying both Victoria's strong leadership and her moments of grief and stubbornness. He sheds light on her evolving public image, from a youthful symbol of hope to a revered "Empress of India," while subtly critiquing the rigid Victorian societal norms she embodied.
Within a short work, Strachey offers a window into the life and legacy of a woman who shaped a vast empire and continues to hold a significant place in British history, with insights both into her personal struggles and her public triumphs.
Lytton Strachey
Lytton Strachey (1880-1932) , one of the most famous writers of his time, was a pioneer of a new style of biography. A founding member of the Bloomsbury Group, he was best known for writing Eminent Victorians, a collection of biographies of Victorian heroes: Cardinal Manning, Florence Nightingale, Thomas Arnold, and General Gordon. He is also the author of, among others, Landmarks, Elizabeth and Essex and Queen Victoria.
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