Carlyle's Laugh, And Other Surprises

By Thomas Wentworth Higginson

Book Overview

Carlyle's Laugh, And Other Surprises is a collection of essays and literary criticism written by Thomas Wentworth Higginson. The book is named after the first essay in the collection, which explores the sense of humor of the famous Scottish writer Thomas Carlyle. The other essays in the book cover a wide range of topics, including the poetry of Emily Dickinson, the philosophy of Ralph Waldo Emerson, and the works of various other authors and poets. Higginson's writing is insightful and thought-provoking, offering a unique perspective on the literary world of the 19th century.Overall, Carlyle's Laugh, And Other Surprises is a must-read for anyone interested in the history of literature and the intellectual climate of the 19th century. Higginson's essays are engaging, informative, and entertaining, making this book a valuable addition to any bookshelf.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: 1163720763
• ISBN13: 9781163720769
• Release Date: September 2010
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 400 Pages
• Weight: 1.17 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.8" x 6.0" x 9.0"