Archives containing the RDF files for *all* our books can be downloaded at https://book.klll.cc/wiki/Gutenberg:Feeds#The_Complete_Project_Gutenberg_Catalog Project Gutenberg 2006-12-22 Public domain in the USA. 190 Morley, John 1838 1923 Morley, Viscount Critical Miscellanies, Vol. 1 (of 3), Essay 4: Macaulay E-text prepared by Paul Murray, Graeme Mackreth, and the Project Gutenberg Online Distributed Proofreading Team (http://www.pgdp.net/c/) "Critical Miscellanies, Vol. 1 (of 3), Essay 4: Macaulay" by John Morley is a literary critique written in the early 20th century. This essay reflects on the life and work of the renowned English historian and essayist Thomas Babington Macaulay, analyzing his influence on literature and journalism. Morley assesses Macaulay's style, narrative skills, and the reception of his works among the public, highlighting the themes and qualities that contributed to Macaulay’s lasting legacy in English literature. In this essay, Morley delves into Macaulay's prose style, his literary genius, and the factors that led to his widespread popularity. He notes Macaulay's exceptional narration and use of vibrant illustrations, which attract readers and history enthusiasts alike. Morley contrasts Macaulay with contemporaries such as Burke and Mill, discussing his tendency to prioritize powerful expressions over deep analysis. He ultimately concludes that while Macaulay's writing is marked by its immediate appeal and clarity, it often lacks the depth and subtlety seen in the works of other literary giants. Through Morley's critique, readers gain insight into both Macaulay's contributions to literature and the potential limitations of his approach to history and narrative. (This is an automatically generated summary.) Reading ease score: 45.8 (College-level). Difficult to read. en Macaulay, Thomas Babington Macaulay, Baron, 1800-1859 PR Text Category: Essays, Letters & Speeches Category: British Literature 93171 2025-10-08T12:08:44.847848 text/html 92386 2006-12-22T15:20:28 text/html 126560 2025-10-08T12:08:50.774871 application/epub+zip 126263 2025-10-08T12:08:48.278867 application/epub+zip 90782 2025-10-08T12:08:47.101888 application/epub+zip 298809 2025-10-08T12:08:52.639837 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 288146 2025-10-08T12:08:50.034823 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 235600 2022-09-09T13:10:20.800481 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 82655 2025-10-08T12:08:44.579903 text/plain; charset=us-ascii 82367 2006-12-22T15:14:43 text/plain; charset=us-ascii 82375 2006-12-22T15:14:43 text/plain; charset=us-ascii 20243 2025-10-08T12:08:52.765811 application/rdf+xml 20344 2025-10-08T12:08:47.594838 image/jpeg 4333 2025-10-08T12:08:47.345854 image/jpeg 32284 2006-12-22T15:14:43 application/octet-stream application/zip 34977 2006-12-22T15:20:58 application/octet-stream application/zip 32281 2006-12-22T15:14:43 application/octet-stream application/zip 125805 2025-10-08T12:08:44.856853 application/octet-stream application/zip en.wikipedia