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100 1 _aDisraeli, Isaac,
_d1766-1848
245 1 0 _aCuriosities of Literature, Vol. 2
264 1 _aSalt Lake City, UT :
_bProject Gutenberg,
_c2005
300 _a1 online resource :
_bmultiple file formats
336 _atext
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_2rdacontent
337 _acomputer
_bc
_2rdamedia
338 _aonline resource
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500 _aRelease date is 2005-07-24
508 _aProduced by Jonathan Ingram, Clare Coney and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at https://www.pgdp.net
520 _a"Curiosities of Literature, Vol. 2" by Isaac Disraeli is a collection of essays exploring various aspects of literature, culture, and historical anecdotes, likely written in the early 19th century. This volume delves into intriguing topics such as the lives of notable historical figures like Charles I and the Duke of Buckingham, as well as exploring literary themes, customs, and practices across different cultures and eras. The book appears to be a treasure trove of literary insights, perfect for those intrigued by the relationship between literature and history. The opening of the work introduces a fascinating examination of Charles I's romantic journey to Spain in hopes of marrying the Infanta. Disraeli weaves together accounts from various authors to illustrate the political complexities and superstitions surrounding this event. These first anecdotes highlight the mingling of love and statecraft, and the expectations placed on Charles as he navigates this diplomatic endeavor, revealing insights into his character and the era's intricate politics. The narrative sets the stage for a broader exploration of similar historical curiosities that populate the rest of the collection. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
534 _nOriginal publication data not identified
653 _aEnglish literature -- History and criticism
653 _aLiterature -- Anecdotes
653 _aLitterateurs
700 1 _aDisraeli, Benjamin, Earl of Beaconsfield,
_d1804-1881
856 4 0 _uhttps://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/16350
999 _c57738
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