Augustine Birrell
Augustine Birrell KC was a British Liberal Party politician, who was Chief Secretary for Ireland from 1907 to 1916. In this post, he was praised for enabling tenant farmers to own their property, and for extending university education for Catholics, but was criticised for failing to take action against the rebels before the Easter Rising, leading to his subsequent resignation. A barrister by training, he was also an author, noted for humorous essays.
Andrew Marvell
Discover the hidden life of a 17th-century poet and politician, whose mysterious character still intrigues centuries later.
By Augustine Birrell
Obiter Dicta
Step into the late 19th century through a series of intellectual essays, where famous figures and cultural ideas are examined with unique and thought-provoking perspective.
By Augustine Birrell
In the Name of the Bodleian, and Other Essays
Journey through reflections on profound experiences and the weight of vast knowledge found within the walls of a historic library.
By Augustine Birrell
Men, Women, and Books
Explore the captivating lives and legacies of literary giants, complete with their imperfections, quirks, and the lasting impact they had on the world.
By Augustine Birrell
Res Judicatæ: Papers and Essays
Explore the lives and legacies of literature's giants through insightful essays that blend biography with thoughtful analysis.
By Augustine Birrell
Obiter Dicta: Second Series
Journey through insightful essays that reflect on celebrated authors and the profound impact of literature on our lives, beginning with an examination of John Milton’s poetic life and times.
By Augustine Birrell