Thomas Carlyle

Readings From Carlyle

Selected And Edited With Introduction And Notes (1894)
Herausgeber: Leask, W. Keith

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Produktbeschreibung

""Readings From Carlyle"" is a book by Thomas Carlyle, first published in 1894. The book is a selection of Carlyle's writings, chosen and edited by an unknown editor, and includes an introduction and notes. Carlyle was a Scottish philosopher, essayist, and historian who was known for his literary style and for his works on history, politics, and society. The book includes excerpts from Carlyle's most famous works, such as ""Sartor Resartus"", ""The French Revolution"", and ""Past and Present"", as well as lesser-known works. The editor provides context and analysis for each excerpt, helping readers to understand Carlyle's ideas and the historical and cultural context in which they were written. ""Readings From Carlyle"" is a valuable resource for anyone interested in the works of Thomas Carlyle, and for those studying the history and literature of the 19th century.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.

Produktdetails

• Verlag: Kessinger Publishing, LLC
• Seitenzahl: 272
• Erscheinungstermin: 1. Oktober 2008
• Englisch
• Abmessung: 229mm x 152mm x 15mm
• Gewicht: 399g
• ISBN-13: 9781437098532
• ISBN-10: 1437098533
• Artikelnr.: 25509110

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."