Miscellaneous Writings and Speeches — Volume 2   By: Thomas Babington Macaulay Macaulay (1800-1859)

In "Miscellaneous Writings and Speeches — Volume 2," Thomas Babington Macaulay showcases his incredible range as a writer and orator. The collection includes a variety of his works, from essays to speeches, covering a wide array of topics such as politics, history, literature, and culture.

Macaulay's writing is consistently engaging and persuasive, filled with sharp wit and insightful analysis. His speeches are particularly powerful, demonstrating his skill as a public speaker and his ability to captivate an audience.

While some may find Macaulay's views outdated or controversial, there is no denying his talent as a writer and his influence on the intellectual and political landscape of his time. This collection is a valuable resource for anyone interested in 19th-century literature, politics, or history.

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The public voice has assigned to Dryden the first place in the second rank of our poets, no mean station in a table of intellectual precedency so rich in illustrious names. It is allowed that, even of the few who were his superiors in genius, none has exercised a more extensive or permanent influence on the national habits of thought and expression. His life was commensurate with the period during which a great revolution in the public taste was effected; and in that revolution he played the part of Cromwell. By unscrupulously taking the lead in its wildest excesses, he obtained the absolute guidance of it... Continue reading book >>