The works of Benjamin Disraeli, Earl of Beaconsfield: Embracing novels, romances, plays, poems, biography, short stories, and great speeches

by Benjamin Disraeli

16 books by Benjamin Disraeli and three by his father Isaac Disraeli. In addition to being a popular novelist, Benjamin Disraelli served in government for four decades, twice as prime minister (in fierce competition with Gladstone). For his service, he was given the title "Earl of Beaconsfield." Table of Contents -- Benjamin Disraeli, the Earl of Beaconsfield (1804-1881) * Alroy or the Prince of the Captivity, 1833 * Coningsby or the New Generation, 1844 * Count a Tragedy, (play) 1839 * Endymion, 1880 * Henrietta Temple, 1837 * The Infernal Marriage [based on the myth of Proserpine and Pluto], 1834 * Ixion in Heaven (short story), 1834 * Lord George Bentinck, a Political Biography, 1852 * Lothair, 1970 * The Rise of Iskander, 1834 * Sketches * Sybil or the Two Nations, 1845 * Tancred or the New Crusade, 1847 * Venetia, 1887 * Vivian Gray, 1826 (his first novel) * The Voyage of Captain Popanilla, 1828 * The Young Duke. 1831 Isaac Disraeli (1766-1848), father of Benjamin Disraeli * Curiosities of Literature volume 1, 1823 * Curiosities of Literature volume 2, 1823 * Literary Charactger os Men of Genius, DRawn from Their Own Feelings and Confessions, edited by Benhamin Disraeli

20 pages, Hardcover

First published December 31, 1976

About the author

One of the great British politicians of the nineteenth century, Disraeli served twice as Tory Prime Minister (1868 and 1874 - 1880) and was also a prominent figure in opposition. He is most famous today for the bitter hatred between himself and his political rival William Gladstone. He enjoyed the favour of Queen Victoria, who shared his dislike of Gladstone. His most significant political achievements are the 1867 Reform Act, in which he was instrumental, and the creation of the modern Conservative Party, with which he is credited. His literary career was greatly overshadowed by his parliamentary ambitions ('climbing the greasy pole'), but includes both romances and political novels.