Annie Besant: A Character Sketch 1891

by William T. Stead

Annie A Character Sketch 1891 is a biographical book written by W.T. Stead. The book provides a comprehensive overview of the life and works of Annie Besant, a prominent British socialist, theosophist, and women's rights activist. The author delves into the early life of Besant, her conversion to Theosophy, her involvement in the Indian National Congress, and her tireless efforts to promote social justice and human rights. Stead also explores the controversies surrounding Besant's personal life, including her divorce and her controversial views on birth control. The book is a fascinating glimpse into the life of a remarkable woman who was ahead of her time and made significant contributions to the social and political landscape of her era. Overall, Annie A Character Sketch 1891 is an insightful and engaging read that sheds light on the life and legacy of one of the most remarkable women of the late 19th and early 20th centuries.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.

136 pages, Paperback

First published January 1, 2004

About the author

William Thomas Stead was an English newspaper editor who, as a pioneer of investigative journalism, became a controversial figure of the Victorian era. Stead published a series of hugely influential campaigns whilst editor of The Pall Mall Gazette, and he is best known for his 1885 series of articles, The Maiden Tribute of Modern Babylon, written in support of a bill to raise the age of consent from 13 to 16, dubbed the "Stead Act."

Stead's 'new journalism' paved the way for the modern tabloid in Great Britain. He was influential in demonstrating how the press could be used to influence public opinion and government policy, and advocated "government by journalism". He was also well known for his reportage on child welfare, social legislation and reformation of England's criminal codes.

Stead died when the RMS Titanic sank, and was considered to be one of the most famous Englishmen on board.