Carlyle And The Open Secret Of His Life (1886)

By Henry Larkin

Book Overview

Carlyle and the Open Secret of His Life is a biographical work written by Henry Larkin in 1886. The book explores the life of Thomas Carlyle, a Scottish philosopher, writer, and historian, who was one of the most influential thinkers of the 19th century. Larkin delves into Carlyle's personal life, including his relationship with his wife, Jane Welsh Carlyle, and his struggles with depression and anxiety. The book also examines Carlyle's literary works, such as Sartor Resartus and The French Revolution, and their impact on the Victorian era. Throughout the book, Larkin seeks to uncover the ""open secret"" of Carlyle's life, which he suggests was his struggle with his own identity and the tension between his desire for fame and his disdain for the superficiality of society. Overall, Carlyle and the Open Secret of His Life provides a comprehensive and insightful look into the life of one of the most important figures of the 19th century.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: 1164038699
• ISBN13: 9781164038696
• Release Date: September 2010
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 386 Pages
• Weight: 1.13 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.8" x 6.0" x 9.0"