There are nine posts in
The Copy Book credited to
Thomas Babington Macaulay.
(In the case of some authors, the list may include translations
and paraphrases.)
1
Popular Literature
ByThomas Babington Macaulay
When literary critics decide that a book is not worthy of their
notice they expect the public to follow their lead, but ‘Pilgrim’s Progress’ was different.
2
The Glory of Athens
ByThomas Babington Macaulay
Classical Greece has been an inspiration to every generation because she stands
for the triumph of liberty and reason over prejudice and power.
3
The Liberty of Athens
ByThomas Babington Macaulay
The supreme arts and literature of ancient Athens
all sprang from the State’s refusal to interfere in the life of the citizen.
4
The Blaze of Truth and Liberty
ByThomas Babington Macaulay
Macaulay recalled an Italian fable about a fairy doomed every now and then
to take the form of a snake, and drew from her a lesson about Liberty.
5
Roses and Poor-Rates
ByThomas Babington Macaulay
When Robert Southey called for a fairer and greener economy, Thomas Macaulay
warned that only politicians and bureaucrats would thank him.
6
The Good Reign of Bad King John
ByThomas Babington Macaulay
Lord Macaulay believed that the disastrous reign of King John brought the country together.
