Benjamin Disraeli

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Portraits of Benjamin Disraeli: Left: Wood engraving fromThe Illustrated London News. Middle left: Caricature from Punch. Middle right: Pen and ink drawing by Philip H. Tree (fl. 1860-1908). Right: Statue in Parliament Square by Mario Razzi. [Click on thumbnails for larger images.]

Biographical Materials Biography A Disraeli chronology Portrait and profile in the 1852 Illustrated London News Razzi's bronze statue in Parliament Square, London Works Works Introduction to His Works: W. E. Henley's appreciation Theme and Technique in Disraeli's Works Themes Characterization Henley on Disraeli's Men and Women "Drifting" Protagonists Imagery, Symbolism, and Motifs Genre, Style, and Mode Disraeli's style His Speeches as Literature

Literary Relations Compared to Balzac and Merimée Medievalism Social and Political Contexts Victorian Political History ( Overview/Sitemap) Disraeli's assessment of Peel Disraeli on the Third Reform Bill British Empire: An Introduction Disraeli's Imperial Policies The Cultural Context: Victorianism Punch on Disraeli Performer and Critic The Two Augurs Tinct. Reform. Compt. New Crowns for Old Ones Empress and Earl, or One Good Turn Deserves Another The Queen with Two Heads "Doctors Differ" — Gladstone versus Disraeli The "Pas de Deux" (Russia)

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Last modified 7 May 2009