# Gladstone — The Works of Max Beerbohm character guide

> Gladstone in The Works of Max Beerbohm by Max Beerbohm.

**Role:** minor

**Also known as:** Mr. Gladstone

**First appearance:** 0004-1880

## Who they are

Prime Minister, referenced as a contrast to dandy culture.

## Relationships

### [Princess Caroline](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_works_of_max_beerbohm_se/characters/princess_caroline)

_social_

Gladstone and Princess Caroline were likely contemporaries in political and social spheres, with limited direct interaction.

## In the story

### [1880](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_works_of_max_beerbohm_se/chapters/1880)

Returned to public life with a monstrous majority, revelling in old splendour of speech.

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