A. W. Kinglake: A Biographical and Literary Study

The author reconstructs the life and work of a nineteenth-century writer and public figure, tracing his upbringing, formative travels, and the publication that established his reputation. Chapters examine his literary and parliamentary activity, his magnum opus on the Crimean War, and a long correspondence and companionship with Madame Novikoff, while interweaving contemporaneous recollections, reviews, and private letters. The narrative balances critical synopsis of major writings with vivid personal portraiture drawn from friends' memories and archival sources, portraying conversational manner, social circles, and final years up to death.