Publisher's Synopsis
The Life of Thomas Carlyle is a biography written by Richard Garnett that delves into the life of the famous Scottish philosopher, historian, and essayist, Thomas Carlyle. The book explores Carlyle's early life, his education, and his rise to fame as a writer and thinker. It also delves into his personal life, including his marriage to Jane Welsh Carlyle and their tumultuous relationship.The biography covers Carlyle's major works, including Sartor Resartus, The French Revolution, and On Heroes, Hero-Worship, and the Heroic in History. It also discusses his political views, including his support for the Chartists and his opposition to laissez-faire economics.Garnett's writing provides insight into Carlyle's personality and character, including his struggles with depression and his strong opinions on social and political issues. The book also includes letters and other primary sources that shed light on Carlyle's life and work.Overall, The Life of Thomas Carlyle is a comprehensive and engaging biography that offers a detailed look at one of the most influential thinkers 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.
