Aubrey's Brief Lives
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Book Overview
Brief Lives (1669-1697) is a collection of short biographical sketches on famous British figures by author, antiquarian, and archaeologist John Aubrey. The work is significant for its unique style, a... This description may be from another edition of this product.
Format:Paperback
Language:English
ISBN:0140430792
ISBN13:9780140430790
Release Date:October 1982
Publisher:Penguin Group
Length:388 Pages
Weight:0.56 lbs.
Customer Reviews
3 ratings
A superb book for learning history and appreciating style
Published by Thriftbooks.com User , 16 years ago
This collection of short narrative portraits of famous and semi-famous people by a recognized scientist and author is among the most interesting reading you'll enjoy. His information is detailed and personal and Aubrey's writing style is a fine pattern for modern readers as well. I recommend this book without question.
Early gossip columnist
Published by Thriftbooks.com User , 17 years ago
Lives of the rich and famous recorded a time when there were no libel laws meant that even the dirt that wasnt fit to print could be disseminated, whether true or not. It still makes fascinating reading.
A Fine Edition of a Classic
Published by Thriftbooks.com User , 24 years ago
"Brief Lives" has always been a delight, but it was Oliver Lawson Dick's scholarly editing that revealed Aubrey's genius. And Lawson Dick's Introduction, "The Life and Times of John Aubrey", is a miracle of synthesis and compression: certainly one of the finest biographical essays ever written. This Nonpareil Books edition is sumptuous - a joy to read in these days cheap, quickly produced paperbacks.
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