The Works of Benjamin Disraeli, Earl of Beaconsfield: Henrietta Temple. The carrier pigeon. The consul's daughter. Walstein. The spirit of Whiggism

This volume is part of the collected works of Benjamin Disraeli, the prominent British statesman and novelist who served twice as Prime Minister. The collection was curated to gather Disraeli's diverse literary output, which often served as a vehicle for his political philosophies and romantic sensibilities. By compiling works such as the novel Henrietta Temple and shorter pieces like The Spirit of Whiggism, publishers aimed to preserve the dual legacy of a man who balanced a high-profile parliamentary career with a prolific life as a writer of the Silver Fork school.

The editorial design of these collected editions, typically released in the late 19th or early 20th century following the author's death in 1881, emphasized prestige and permanence. Bound in uniform sets, they were intended for the private libraries of the Victorian and Edwardian middle and upper classes. These volumes reflect the era's appreciation for 'great men' and literary comprehensiveness, presenting Disraeli’s prose with a formal gravity that underscored his status as a titan of British history.