The Works of Benjamin Disraeli, Earl of Beaconsfield, Embracing Novels, Romances, Plays, Poems, Biography, Short Stories and Great Speeches: Endymion. Miscellanea

This volume is part of the comprehensive collected works of Benjamin Disraeli, the nineteenth-century British statesman who served twice as Prime Minister. The collection was curated to gather the entirety of his literary output, spanning his political novels, romances, and public oratory. It serves as a testament to Disraeli's unique position as a significant literary figure who simultaneously navigated the complexities of Victorian governance and high-stakes politics.

The editorial design of this collection reflects the late nineteenth and early twentieth-century academic approach to canonizing political figures through their written records. By grouping works like Endymion—a quintessential political novel—alongside his speeches and miscellaneous writings, the publishers aimed to present a holistic portrait of Disraeli's mind. The edition was received by contemporary scholars as a necessary reference for understanding the intersection of romanticism and imperial policy during the era.