Sartor Resartus: The Life and Opinions of Herr Teufelsdröckh

Format:

Book

Author/Creator:

Carlyle, Thomas, 1795-1881

Language:

English

Physical Description:

1 online resource : multiple file formats

Place of Publication:

Salt Lake City, UT : Project Gutenberg,

Summary:

"Sartor Resartus: The Life and Opinions of Herr Teufelsdrockh" by Thomas Carlyle is a philosophical work written in the early 19th century. The book delves into the often-overlooked significance of clothing in human culture and society, exploring how clothes influence our identities, morals, and social structures through the fictional character of Professor Teufelsdrockh. This unique treatise poses challenging questions about existence and self-perception, utilizing humor and sharp philosophical insight. At the start of the book, Carlyle introduces readers to the central concept that while much has been said about various aspects of human existence, little attention has been given to the philosophy behind clothing. The opening chapters set the stage for a deeper exploration of how clothes serve not merely as a physical covering but as a representation of individual and societal identity. Through a fictional editor's commentary on the works of Teufelsdrockh, we learn about the professor's contemplative nature, his theories on how clothing transforms the naked human form into a socially recognized individual, and the philosophical implications tied to this transformation. This blend of humor and profound thought invites readers to reconsider the relationship between their clothing and their inner selves, laying the groundwork for the philosophical discourse that unfolds throughout the text. (This is an automatically generated summary.)

Credits:

Produced by Ron Burkey, and David Widger

Notes:

Wikipedia page about this book: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Sartor_Resartus

Reading ease score: 48.4 (College-level). Difficult to read.

Release date is 1997-09-01