Isaac D'Israeli on Books: Pre-Victorian Essays on the History of Literature

by Isaac D'Israeli

Isaac D'Israeli had so much to say about books. Emanating from his comprehensive world-view and unquenchable curiosity, the essays in this volume demonstrate D'Israeli's 'honest desire of giving useful pleasure ' and above all his conviction that all books form the character of civilisation.

266 pages, Hardcover

First published January 1, 2004

About the author

Isaac D'Israeli was a writer and scholar best known for his essays, his associations with other men of letters, and as the father of British Prime Minister Benjamin Disraeli.