Experience some of the best critical and historical writing of the 19th century with this collection of essays by Thomas Babington Macaulay. Featuring sharp commentary on a range of topics, from politics to literature, this volume includes 'The Life and Writings of Addison', a detailed analysis of the famous writer and politician; 'The Diary and Letters of Madam D'Arblay', a fascinating glimpse into the life of an 18th-century woman writer; and...