Thomas Carlyle

Format:

Book

Author/Creator:

Macpherson, Hector, 1851-1924

Series:

Famous Scots Series, 1

Language:

English

Physical Description:

1 online resource : multiple file formats

Place of Publication:

Salt Lake City, UT : Project Gutenberg,

Summary:

"Thomas Carlyle" by Hector Macpherson is a biographical account written in the late 19th century. This book explores the life and work of Thomas Carlyle, placing particular emphasis on his early life, influences, and literary contributions. It aims to provide insights into Carlyle's thoughts, as well as his role as a significant figure in literature and philosophy, particularly in the context of German thought. The opening of the book introduces Thomas Carlyle's early life, discussing his family background, education, and early intellectual influences. It highlights his relationship with his parents, particularly the impact of his mother's nurturing juxtaposed against his father's sternness. Carlyle's formative years at school, his struggles with academic institutions, and his shift away from the ministry towards a literary career are detailed. The author also hints at Carlyle's friendships, notably with Edward Irving, and foreshadows Carlyle's burgeoning literary ambitions, setting the stage for his eventual contributions to literature and thought. (This is an automatically generated summary.)

Credits:

E-text prepared by Susan Skinner and the Project Gutenberg Online Distributed Proofreading Team

Notes:

Reading ease score: 65.3 (8th & 9th grade). Neither easy nor difficult to read.

Release date is 2010-05-31