Conversations With Carlyle

By Charles Gavan Duffy

Book Overview

Conversations With Carlyle is a book written by Charles Gavan Duffy, which is a collection of conversations he had with the famous Scottish philosopher and writer, Thomas Carlyle. The book is a fascinating insight into the mind of Carlyle, who was known for his influential writings on history, politics, and society.The conversations cover a range of topics, including philosophy, literature, politics, and religion. Carlyle shares his thoughts on the state of society and the role of the individual in shaping it. He also discusses his views on the French Revolution, the Industrial Revolution, and the rise of democracy.Duffy, who was a close friend of Carlyle, provides context and commentary throughout the book, helping to illuminate Carlyle's ideas and beliefs. The book is a valuable resource for anyone interested in the life and work of Thomas Carlyle, as well as for those interested in the intellectual and cultural history 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: 1163095362
• ISBN13: 9781163095362
• Release Date: September 2010
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 270 Pages
• Weight: 0.80 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.6" x 6.0" x 9.0"