Carlyle to "The French Revolution"

His Life of Carlyle

von David Alec Wilson

470 Seiten, Taschenbuch

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"Carlyle to 'The French Revolution' (1826-1837)" is a comprehensive biographical study focusing on a transformative decade in the life of Thomas Carlyle, one of the most significant intellectual figures of the nineteenth century. Authored by David Alec Wilson as part of his monumental multi-volume biography, this work meticulously chronicles Carlyle's journey from his marriage to Jane Welsh to the triumphant publication of his masterpiece on the French Revolution.The narrative provides a detailed exploration of Carlyle's personal and professional challenges, including his time at Craigenputtock and his eventual move to London. It captures the intense intellectual labor and the spiritual crises that birthed "Sartor Resartus" and "The French Revolution", offering readers a window into the development of his unique prose style and historical philosophy. Wilson utilizes extensive primary sources, including private correspondence and contemporary accounts, to present a vivid portrait of the "Sage of Chelsea" during his most creative years. This volume serves as an essential resource for those interested in the social, political, and literary history of the early Victorian era, documenting the rise of a writer who would come to define the moral conscience of his age.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 was reproduced from the original artifact, and remains as true to the original work as possible. Therefore, you may see the original copyright references, library stamps (as most of these works have been housed in our most important libraries around the world), and other notations in the work.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.As a reproduction of a historical artifact, this work may contain missing or blurred pages, poor pictures, errant marks, etc. 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.