Benjamin Jowett: Master Of Balliol (1904) - Paperback

by Lionel Arthur Tollemache (Author)

Benjamin Jowett: Master of Balliol is a biography written by Lionel Arthur Tollemache in 1904. The book chronicles the life of Benjamin Jowett, a renowned scholar and academic who served as the Master of Balliol College at Oxford University for over thirty years. The book begins with Jowett's early life and education, including his time at Balliol as a student. It then covers his rise to prominence as a scholar and his eventual appointment as Master of Balliol. Tollemache delves into Jowett's academic achievements, including his translations of Plato's works and his controversial theological views. The book also explores Jowett's personal life, including his relationships with friends and colleagues, as well as his struggles with illness and depression. Throughout the book, Tollemache presents a nuanced and detailed portrait of Jowett, highlighting both his strengths and weaknesses. He also provides insights into the intellectual and cultural milieu of Victorian England, and the role that Jowett played in shaping it. Overall, Benjamin Jowett: Master of Balliol is a comprehensive and engaging biography of a significant figure in the history of Oxford University and Victorian intellectual life.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.