A Dissertation On Anecdotes

by Isaac D'Israeli

Isaac D'Israeli, father of the British Prime Minister Benjamin D'Israeli, was an essayist and sometime novelist, known for his witty prose, wide knowledge and amusing style. In A Dissertation on Anecdotes, D'Israeli argues that anecdotes are not only an amusing part of non-fiction prose, but are actually essential. Anecdotes make our arguments vivid, and the reading experience enjoyable. He illustrates his points throughout with many amusing anecdotes of his own, culled from two thousand years of European history and literature.

83 pages, Unknown Binding

Published January 1, 1793

About the author

Isaac D'Israeli was a writer and scholar best known for his essays, his associations with other men of letters, and as the father of British Prime Minister Benjamin Disraeli.

Reviews

[Michael · Rating 4 out of 5]

Another delightful little work from D'Israeli. It is a slight book, and contains few passages of philosophical insight. But it was an amusing read of an afternoon, and is full of all D'Israeli's trademark wit and wisdom.