| Author |
Chesterton, G. K. (Gilbert Keith), 1874-1936 |
| Author |
Hodder-Williams, J. E. (John Ernest), 1876-1927 |
| LoC No. |
03007853
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| Title |
Thomas Carlyle
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| Original Publication |
United Kingdom: Hodder and Stoughton, 1902.
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| Series Title |
Bookman booklets; 1
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| Note |
Reading ease score: 58.0 (10th to 12th grade). Somewhat difficult to read.
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| Credits |
Bob Taylor, Tim Lindell and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at https://www.pgdp.net (This file was produced from images generously made available by The Internet Archive/Canadian Libraries)
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| Summary |
"Thomas Carlyle" by G. K. Chesterton and J. E. Hodder-Williams is a biography written in the early 20th century. The book explores the life and philosophy of Thomas Carlyle, a prominent Scottish essayist, historian, and philosopher known for his influence on 19th-century literature and thought. Through a detailed examination of Carlyle's ideas and contributions, the book addresses his complex views on rationalism, hero-worship, and the role of individuals in history. In this biography, the authors delve into Carlyle's upbringing in Ecclefechan, his intellectual development, and his literary works, including "Sartor Resartus" and "The French Revolution." The book emphasizes Carlyle's belief in the significance of the "great man" in shaping history and critiques the rationalist perspectives of his time. It highlights the dual forces of rationalism and irrationalism in shaping modern thought, ultimately presenting Carlyle as a pivotal figure who advocated for recognizing the deeper, often overlooked aspects of human experience. With insightful analysis and numerous illustrations, the book provides both an overview of Carlyle’s life and an exploration of his impactful philosophical ideas. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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| Language |
English |
| LoC Class |
PR: Language and Literatures: English literature
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| Subject |
Carlyle, Thomas, 1795-1881
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| Subject |
Authors, Scottish -- 19th century -- Biography
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| Subject |
Historians -- Great Britain -- Biography
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| Category |
Text |
| EBook-No. |
71159 |
| Release Date |
Jul 10, 2023 |
| Copyright Status |
Public domain in the USA. |
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