Lytton Strachey

Lytton Strachey was a British writer and critic, born in 1880, known for his lively and insightful biographies of famous historical figures like Queen Victoria and Leonardo da Vinci. He was a founding member of the Bloomsbury Group, a circle of influential artists and thinkers. Strachey’s writing style was modern and witty, often challenging traditional portrayals of his subjects by emphasizing their human flaws and complexities. His work helped reshape biography as a genre, making it more honest and engaging, and he remains an important figure in early 20th-century literature and cultural history.