Thomas Carlyle, O W Wight (Orlando Williams)

Life of Robert Burns

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Produktbeschreibung

Discover the definitive "Life of Robert Burns," a powerful biography by Thomas Carlyle exploring the life and legacy of Scotland's most beloved poet. This meticulously prepared edition delves into the heart of Burns's genius, examining his profound impact on Scottish literature and the Romantic movement. Carlyle's insightful narrative paints a vivid portrait of Burns within the context of 18th-century Scotland, offering a critical appreciation of his poetry and its enduring appeal. Explore the experiences that shaped Burns's work and cemented his place as a literary icon. This biography is essential reading for anyone interested in Scottish literature, the Romantic era, or the life of this remarkable poet. A timeless work of literary biography, "Life of Robert Burns" provides a deep understanding of the man behind the verse. This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it. This work is in the public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work. Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.

Produktdetails

• Verlag: Creative Media Partners, LLC
• Seitenzahl: 62
• Erscheinungstermin: 29. März 2025
• Englisch
• Abmessung: 234mm x 156mm x 3mm
• Gewicht: 100g
• ISBN-13: 9781023420563
• ISBN-10: 1023420562
• Artikelnr.: 74005000

Autorenporträt

Thomas Carlyle was a Scottish essayist, historian, and philosopher who lived from 4 December 1795 to 5 February 1881. Carlyle learned to read from his mother, and arithmetic from his father. Carlyle travelled 100 miles from his home in November 1809, when he was about 14 years old, to attend the University of Edinburgh. John Leslie taught him mathematics, and John Playfair taught him science. He finished his studies in the arts in 1813 and enrolled in a theology study. In addition to founding the London Library, he made a substantial contribution to the National Portrait Galleries' establishment. Victorian literature was significantly affected by Carlyle's inventive writing style. He proposed the Great Man theory, a historical theory that holds that notable people have affected history. His "noble Chivalry of Work" political theory is characterised by medievalism. Carlyle heard abruptly of his wife's unexpected death while still in Scotland. He wrote memoirs of William Wordsworth, Robert Southey, Irving, and Jeffrey.His niece Mary, who served as his amanuensis, overheard him say his last words: "So this is Death-well."