Isaac D'Israeli

Curiosities of Literature, Vol. 2 by Isaac D'Israeli (1766 - 1848)

This is the second volume of the collected Curiosities of Literature by Isaac D'Israeli. As in volume one, D'Isreali again takes us on a tour around literature, with a dash of history and politics here and there. The subjects are so varied that all listeners can count on learning something new. - Summary by Carolin

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Curiosities of Literature, Vol. 2 by Isaac D'Israeli (1766 - 1848)

Secret History of Authors who have Ruined their Booksellers

Of Coke's Style, and his Conduct

Domestic History of Sir Edward Coke

The Loves of 'The Lady Arabella'

Ben Johnson on Translation

Shenstone's School-Mistress

On the Hero of Hudibras, Butler Vindicated

On the Ridiculous Titles Assumed by Italian Academies

Psalm-Singing

Medicine and Morals

Curiosities of Literature, Vol. 2 by Isaac D'Israeli (1766 - 1848)

Episodes

Secret History of Authors who have Ruined their Booksellers

Of Coke's Style, and his Conduct

Domestic History of Sir Edward Coke

The Loves of 'The Lady Arabella'

Ben Johnson on Translation

Shenstone's School-Mistress

On the Hero of Hudibras, Butler Vindicated

On the Ridiculous Titles Assumed by Italian Academies

Psalm-Singing

Medicine and Morals