Read some of the finest critical writing of the 19th century with this collection of essays by acclaimed author and historian Thomas Babington Macaulay. From literary criticism to political analysis, these essays offer a unique perspective on the cultural and intellectual life of Victorian Britain, and continue to influence scholars and readers today.This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it.This work is in the "public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work.Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.