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“Lytton Strachey skewers the reputation of General Gordon in his famous, kind of famously feline book, volume of biographies of eminent Victorians.”
Sentiment: Deep Dive
Trigger: General Gordon's legacy
For: History enthusiasts and students
Key quote: “But then subsequently gets kind of skewered by Lytton Strachey in his famous, kind of famously feline book, volume of biographies of eminent Victorians.”
The host discusses the complex legacy of General Gordon, a Victorian hero, and how his reputation has evolved over time. They reference Lytton Strachey's 'Eminent Victorians' to highlight how historical figures can be re-evaluated and critiqued in modern contexts.