Thomas Carlyle , Alan Shelston (Introduction)
Selected Writings (Penguin Classics)
- ISBN 13:
- 9780141396767
- author:
- Thomas Carlyle , Alan Shelston (Introduction)
- format:
- Paperback
- publisher:
- Penguin Classics
- language:
- English
- Publication Year:
- 2015
- Pages:
- 400
- Dimensions:
- 13 x 2.5 x 19.7 cm
- Genre:
- Literary Theory
- Condition:
- New
- Availability:
- Item usually sent within 4 working days
Description
Selected Writings by Thomas Carlyle is a comprehensive collection of the most important writings by this influential Victorian polemicist. Spanning all stages of his career, this selection showcases Carlyle's unique blend of passion, scepticism and idealism.
The book includes key works such as 'Sign of the Times', 'Chartism', extracts from 'The French Revolution', 'Heroes and Hero-Worship', 'Sartor Resartus' and 'Past and Present', offering a rich insight into Carlyle's thought and writing style. An introduction and notes by Alan Shelston provide valuable context and background to this important literary collection.
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