Richard Chenevix Trench Archbishop - Letters And Memorials
Edited by the Author of "Charles Lowder"
Complete Two Volume Set
Published by Kegan Paul, Trench & Co: London 1888 1st Edition
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Richard Chenevix Trench (2 vols, 1888) is a biographical study of the life and work of the 19th-century Anglican clergyman, scholar, and poet who served as Archbishop of Dublin from 1864 to 1884. The work traces Trench's upbringing, education at Cambridge, and early literary pursuits, highlighting his deep engagement with theology, philology, and poetry. It examines his influential writings on the English language, particularly his contributions to lexicography and etymology, as well as his popular religious works that combined scholarly depth with pastoral accessibility. His career in the Church of England and later the Church of Ireland is presented against the backdrop of major ecclesiastical and political changes of the Victorian era.
The biography also explores Trench's personal character, intellectual friendships, and his role in cultural and academic circles. His leadership during the disestablishment of the Church of Ireland, his commitment to education, and his skill as a preacher are treated as defining features of his public life. Drawing on letters, sermons, and contemporary recollections, the two volumes present a portrait of a learned yet approachable churchman whose legacy lay in bridging the worlds of faith, literature, and language study."
General wear and fading to covers and spines. Small loss to red labels on outer spines. Bindings are in good condition across both volumes with no loose pages. Pages very clean and well presented. A lovely 2 volume set in very good condition overall. Please study photos to further understand condition.
