Diary of Marie Bashkirtseff

Macaulay

Also known as: Macaulay

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Research Status: Basic Last Updated: 2025-07-06 Diary Coverage: Up to 1874-04-08

Identity

Thomas Babington Macaulay (1800-1859), British historian and Whig politician, author of "The History of England."

Diary References

1874

  • April 8: Marie uses Macaulay's book for bibliomancy (divination by book), opening to a random page and finding "liberty and progress" on the tenth line.

Context

  • Major Victorian historian and essayist
  • Famous for "History of England from the Accession of James II"
  • Liberal/Whig political philosophy
  • Marie uses his work for fortune-telling
  • "Liberty and progress" - key Whig ideals
  • Shows Marie's English education and reading

Research Notes

  • Bibliomancy practice in 19th century
  • Victorian historical writing
  • Liberal political philosophy
  • Marie's intellectual influences

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