The Works of Benjamin Disraeli, Earl of Beaconsfield: Embracing Novels, Romances, Plays, Poems, Biography, Short Stories and Great Speeches Volume 20

This volume is part of the comprehensive collected works of Benjamin Disraeli, the influential Victorian statesman and novelist. The series was designed to consolidate his expansive literary output—spanning novels, political speeches, and biographies—into a unified library set. These editions were often produced in the late 19th or early 20th century to honor Disraeli's dual legacy as a two-time Prime Minister and a significant figure in English literature, reflecting the era's tendency to preserve the complete works of major cultural and political figures in uniform, decorative bindings.

The publication history of Disraeli's collected works typically features the editorial standards of the time, emphasizing a scholarly approach to his life and contributions. As these sets were designed for the libraries of the Victorian and Edwardian elite, they frequently utilized high-quality materials and classical typography. The works themselves are noted for providing insight into the social and political atmosphere of 19th-century Britain, capturing Disraeli's unique narrative style and his focus on political ideology, which helped define the 'political novel' genre in English literature.