ABSTRACT

Benjamin Disraeli (1804-81) was one of the most important political figures in 19th century Britain. However, before rising to political prominence he had established himself as a major literary figure. This set takes a critical look at Disraeli's early work. Volume 1 includes Vivian Grey (1826–7).

part |529 pages

Vivian Grey

part |22 pages

Book The First

chapter Chap. I|2 pages

The Consultation a

chapter Chapter II|2 pages

Progress a

chapter Chapter III|3 pages

Private Education a

chapter Chapter IV|3 pages

Private Theatricals a

chapter Chapter V|2 pages

A New Friend a

chapter Chapter VI|3 pages

The Classics a

chapter Chapter VII a|1 pages

The Classics

chapter Chapter VIII a|2 pages

Society b

chapter Chapter IX a|2 pages

The New Theory b

chapter Chapter X a|2 pages

A Lounge b

part |65 pages

Book the Second

chapter Chap. I|5 pages

The Marquess of Carabas a

chapter Chapter II|7 pages

The Receipt a

chapter Chapter III|1 pages

The Motto a

chapter Chapter IV|3 pages

Château Desir a

chapter Chapter V|3 pages

A New Character a

chapter Chapter VI|2 pages

The Terrace a

chapter Chapter VII a|1 pages

Early Rising.

chapter Chapter VIII a|1 pages

The First Week b

chapter Chapter IX a|2 pages

Tactics b

chapter Chapter X a|6 pages

Marriage b

chapter Chapter XI a|1 pages

The Park b

chapter Chapter XII a|6 pages

A Morning Visit b

chapter Chapter XIII a|3 pages

The Arrival b

chapter Chapter XIV a|7 pages

The Hall b

chapter Chapter XV a|7 pages

The Drawing Room b

chapter Chapter XVI a|5 pages

Toadeys b

chapter Chapter XVII a|5 pages

The Cabinet Dinner b

part Volume II|46 pages

Book the Third

chapter Chap. I|6 pages

A Colleague a

chapter Chapter II|1 pages

A Colleague a

chapter Chapter III|2 pages

The Arrival a

chapter Chapter IV|6 pages

The Elfin's Well a

chapter Chapter V|3 pages

The Conservatory a

chapter Chapter VI|8 pages

The Long Gallery a

chapter Chapter VII|5 pages

South American Ornithology a

chapter Chapter VIII|14 pages

The Vivian Papers a

chapter Chapter IX|1 pages

The Departure a

part |32 pages

Book the Fourth

chapter Chap. I|9 pages

The Parks a

chapter Chapter II|4 pages

Developement of the Plot a

chapter Chapter III|3 pages

Buckhurst Lodge a

chapter Chapter IV a|4 pages

The Post b

chapter Chapter V a|4 pages

The Rack b

chapter Chapter VI a|5 pages

The Club b

chapter Chapter VII a|3 pages

Travel b

part Volume III|117 pages

Book the Fifth

chapter |6 pages

Chapter I a

chapter |13 pages

Chapter II

chapter |5 pages

Chapter III

chapter |5 pages

Chapter IV

chapter |5 pages

Chapter V

chapter |11 pages

Chapter VI

chapter |9 pages

Chapter VII

chapter |6 pages

Chapter VIII

chapter |3 pages

Chapter IX

chapter |7 pages

Chapter X

chapter |9 pages

Chapter XI

chapter |9 pages

Chapter XII

chapter |12 pages

Chapter XIII

chapter |4 pages

Chapter XIV

chapter |13 pages

Chapter XV

part Volume IV|99 pages

Book the Sixth

chapter |18 pages

Chapter I

chapter |10 pages

Chapter II

chapter |13 pages

Chapter III

chapter |16 pages

Chapter IV

chapter |6 pages

Chapter V

chapter |17 pages

Chapter VI

chapter |12 pages

Chapter VII

chapter |7 pages

Chapter VIII

part |26 pages

Book the Seventh

chapter |7 pages

Chapter I

chapter |11 pages

Chapter II

chapter |8 pages

Chapter III

part Volume V|79 pages

Book the Seventh

chapter |5 pages

Chapter IV

chapter |7 pages

Chapter V a

chapter |7 pages

Chapter VI a

chapter |12 pages

Chapter VII a

chapter |11 pages

Chapter VIII

chapter |5 pages

Chapter IX a

chapter |6 pages

Chapter X a

chapter |6 pages

Chapter XI a

chapter |7 pages

Chapter XII a

chapter |5 pages

Chapter XIII a

chapter |4 pages

Chapter XIV a

chapter |4 pages

Chapter XV a

part |35 pages

Book the Eighth

chapter |5 pages

Chapter I

chapter |7 pages

Chapter II

chapter |6 pages

Chapter III

chapter |9 pages

Chapter IV

chapter |8 pages

Chapter V a