Dictionary of Literary Biography: Modern British Essayists: Second Series

From 1880 to 1960, essays constantly appeared in British newspapers, popular magazines, and literary journals. This DLB volume covers many of the eras most important thinkers, who presented their viewpoints on the issues of the day, inviting readers to recognize, compare, discover and respond. Considering the essays importance in reflecting the development of modern Britain, the value of this volume goes beyond its primary role as a collection of career biographies. It provides a comprehensive perspective on the intellectual life of the period, offering valuable insights into the history of British literature, politics, science, religion and society.

31 entries include: Kingsley Amis, Max Beerbohm, Sir Winston Churchill, William Golding, Graham Greene, Aldous Huxley, W. Somerset Maugham, A. A. Milne, Charles Morgan, Bertrand Russell and Virginia Woolf.