Queen Victoria


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(4.7 stars; 64 reviews)

Queen Victoria by Giles Lytton Strachey offers a revealing portrait of one of history's most iconic monarchs. Strachey, known for his sharp wit and keen insights, delves into the life of Queen Victoria, exploring her reign and the complexities of her character against the backdrop of a rapidly changing world.

In this biography, Strachey examines not only Victoria's public persona but also her private struggles and relationships. He highlights the contradictions of her life, from her role as a powerful ruler to her personal vulnerabilities, providing a nuanced view of the woman behind the crown.

With a blend of humor and critical analysis, Strachey critiques the Victorian era's moral landscape, revealing the tensions between public duty and private desire. This work stands out for its candid approach and remains a significant contribution to the understanding of Victorian society and its enduring legacy.

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Chapter 1 34:14 Read by R. S. Steinberg
Chapter 2, part 1 42:27 Read by R. S. Steinberg
Chapter 2, part 2 25:34 Read by R. S. Steinberg
Chapter 3, part 1 28:45 Read by R. S. Steinberg
Chapter 3, part 2 35:09 Read by R. S. Steinberg
Chapter 3, part 3 28:45 Read by R. S. Steinberg
Chapter 4, part 1 26:37 Read by R. S. Steinberg
Chapter 4, part 2 37:39 Read by R. S. Steinberg
Chapter 4, part 3 37:34 Read by R. S. Steinberg
Chapter 5, part 1 20:20 Read by R. S. Steinberg
Chapter 5, part 2 31:36 Read by R. S. Steinberg
Chapter 5, part 3 18:48 Read by R. S. Steinberg
Chapter 6, part 1 32:49 Read by R. S. Steinberg
Chapter 6, part 2 31:15 Read by R. S. Steinberg
Chapter 7, part 1 26:49 Read by R. S. Steinberg
Chapter 7, part 2 18:32 Read by R. S. Steinberg
Chapter 8, part 1 23:12 Read by R. S. Steinberg
Chapter 8, part 2 34:42 Read by R. S. Steinberg
Chapter 9, part 1 25:28 Read by R. S. Steinberg
Chapter 9, part 2 31:56 Read by R. S. Steinberg
Chapter 9, part 3 20:55 Read by R. S. Steinberg
Chapter 10 7:08 Read by R. S. Steinberg

Reviews

A Delight!


(5 stars)

While other biographies of Queen Victoria might provide more detail and benefit from more recent scholarship, none that I’m aware of can compare to Lytton Strachey‘s in its ability to bring to life Victoria and the vivid cast of characters that passed in and out of her life. This warm and often humorous account, beautifully read, had me laughing out loud more than once. I’ll be returning to this recording again and again.

Fascinating and well narrated


(5 stars)

Hard to believe this was written so long ago... I enjoyed this dive into the core of the woman who wore the crown for so many years and became a legend. The reader did a great job, and I will look for other readings by him. (There was one chapter that was too long for my taste, about the monuments built in Alfred's memory... but it was so minor in the overall book that I hesitate to mention it.)

Queen Victoria


(4 stars)

On the whole, a good but dry review of the Victorian Age. The speaker did a good imitation of the male voices, but his representation of the queen sounded male. Still, it was free and appreciated!

Excellent and Through Book


(5 stars)

This is a very complete and in-depth book about Queen Victoria. The reader was quite enjoyable to listen to. I highly recommend this book.

Queen Victoria


(5 stars)

Beautifully read, thoroughly researched and very well-written - wonderful!


(5 stars)

I thought it was good reading, he has a good voice. Very good life story of Queen Victoria. I would listen to it again


(4.5 stars)

Best reader I gave heard. A really good, engaging, well researched book.


(5 stars)

very well read. love the book.