The Works of Benjamin Disraeli, Earl of Beaconsfield, Embracing Novels, Romances, Plays, Poems, Biography, Short Stories and Great Speeches: Venetia, V.2. the Letters of Runnymede

This volume is part of a comprehensive collection of the literary and political works of Benjamin Disraeli, the influential 19th-century British Prime Minister and novelist. Compiled to offer a wide-reaching view of his varied career, the set spans his romantic novels and plays alongside his more polemical political writings. The specific inclusion of The Letters of Runnymede highlights Disraeli's early skill as a political satirist, capturing the sharp, often aggressive prose he employed to critique his contemporaries during his rise through the Tory ranks.

The publication history of this specific edition reflects the enduring interest in Disraeli as both a statesman and a man of letters. Designed to present a uniform, scholarly record of his intellectual contributions, the collection seeks to balance his artistic endeavors with his parliamentary legacy. These editions were curated for readers and libraries aiming to preserve the complete breadth of Victorian political thought, providing a structured look at how Disraeli transitioned from a controversial novelist to a transformative national leader.