Thomas Carlyle's Ausgewahlte Schriften (1855)

By Thomas Carlyle

Book Overview

Thomas Carlyle�������s Ausgew�����hlte Schriften (1855) is a collection of selected writings by the Scottish philosopher and essayist Thomas Carlyle. The book includes some of Carlyle�������s most influential works, such as Sartor Resartus, a satirical novel that explores the nature of truth and the role of the individual in society, and On Heroes, Hero-Worship, and the Heroic in History, a series of lectures on the concept of heroism and its impact on history. The collection also includes essays on literature, politics, and philosophy, as well as Carlyle�������s famous essay �������The Signs of the Times,������� which critiques the social and political conditions of Victorian England. This edition of Ausgew�����hlte Schriften was published in 1855 and includes a preface by the German translator, Friedrich Spielhagen. It is a valuable resource for anyone interested in Carlyle�������s ideas and their impact on 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: 116516454X
• ISBN13: 9781165164547
• Release Date: September 2010
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 518 Pages
• Weight: 1.51 lbs.
• Dimensions: 1.0" x 6.0" x 9.0"