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

This volume is part of the 'Empire Edition' of the works of Benjamin Disraeli, published in the early 20th century to commemorate the literary output of the British Prime Minister. These editions were curated to consolidate his diverse writings, ranging from political satires and social novels to his more fantastical works like Alroy and The Infernal Marriage, providing a comprehensive library of the statesman's intellectual legacy for the Victorian and Edwardian reader.

The design of this series reflects the prestige publishing standards of the era, often featuring cloth or half-leather bindings intended for the private libraries of the British middle and upper classes. These collections were marketed as essential components of a gentleman's study, aiming to preserve Disraeli’s complex literary voice alongside his political reputation. The reception at the time was largely aimed at those interested in the fusion of high politics and romantic literature that defined Disraeli’s unique cultural position.