Index of the Project Gutenberg Works of Benjamin Disraeli

Disraeli, Benjamin, Earl of Beaconsfield, 1804-188Project Gutenberg · United StatesDec 2019

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Project Gutenberg was the first provider of free electronic books, or eBooks. Michael Hart, founder of Project Gutenberg, invented eBooks in 1971 and his memory continues to inspire the creation of eBooks and related technologies today.Index of the Project Gutenberg Works of Benjamin Disraeli by DisraeliAuthor: Disraeli, Benjamin, Earl of Beaconsfield, 1804-1881,Language: English, Class: PR: Language and Literatures: English literature, Release Date: Jan 20, 2019

Editor's review

This is an index page of Benjamin Disraeli's (1804–1881) works in Project Gutenberg, released in 2019 and belonging to the category of English literature. Its core value lies not in providing the texts themselves but in serving as a search entry point: readers can use it to learn the range of Disraeli's works already included in Project Gutenberg and to locate specific titles accordingly. For readers studying the intersection of Victorian politics and literature, an index of this kind saves search time and helps build a list of works. It should be noted that the index itself contains no plot, commentary, or textual content, and the reading experience is closer to that of a reference book than a book to be read; those expecting to read novels or speeches directly should treat this book as a jumping-off catalogue. It is suitable as auxiliary material for organizing materials, checking bibliographies, and investigating digital collections, and works best in conjunction with the Project Gutenberg website. Its overall strength is practicality and openness; its limitation is thin content, which requires pairing with other texts.

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Does this book contain the full text of Disraeli's works?

Judging from the title and the data, this is an index of Disraeli's works in Project Gutenberg, whose main function is to list and locate related works rather than provide complete texts. It should be treated as a finding tool before reading; the texts themselves must be obtained separately according to the index entries.

Who is Disraeli, and why is he worth attention?

Benjamin Disraeli (1804–1881) was a British statesman and writer who served as prime minister; his literary creation and political career are often discussed side by side. The data only notes his identity and dates of birth and death; evaluations of specific works require the texts and related research and should not be judged from the index alone.

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About the author

Disraeli, Benjamin, Earl of Beaconsfield, 1804-188 Author

Benjamin Disraeli, Earl of Beaconsfield (1804–188), was an English novelist and statesman. Public information is limited, and the details of his life cannot be fully set out in this entry. The collection holds nineteen of his works, including Sybil, Or, The Two Nations; Henrietta Temple: A Love Story; Vivian Grey; Coningsby Or, The New Generation; Endymion; Venetia; The Voyage of Captain Popanilla; and Lothair. These works draw largely on British political and social life, often set against the aristocracy, party conflict, and class divisions, and combine love plots with satire, marked by witty language and lively dialogue. The idea of "the two nations" put forward in Sybil has become widely known as a phrase for the social gulf between rich and poor. His novels are both readable and offer a literary perspective on nineteenth-century British political culture.