The Story of Thomas Carlyle

By A.S. Arnold

Book Overview

The Story of Thomas Carlyle is a biographical book written by A. S. Arnold and published in 1888. The book is a comprehensive account of the life and works of the famous Scottish philosopher, essayist, and historian, Thomas Carlyle. The author traces Carlyle's life from his humble beginnings in a small Scottish village to his rise as one of the most influential writers of the 19th century. The book covers Carlyle's early years, his education, his struggles as a writer, his marriage to Jane Welsh, and his literary achievements. It also delves into Carlyle's political and social views, his involvement in the Chartism movement, and his friendship with other notable figures of the time, including John Stuart Mill, Charles Dickens, and Ralph Waldo Emerson. The Story of Thomas Carlyle is a fascinating account of a man who was both a brilliant thinker and a complex personality, and it provides valuable insights into the intellectual and cultural milieu of 19th-century Europe.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.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1437325203
• ISBN13: 9781437325201
• Release Date: November 2008
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 400 Pages
• Weight: 1.17 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.8" x 6.0" x 9.0"