Carlyle, Personally And In His Writings

Carlyle, Personally And In His Writings: Two Edinburgh Lectures (1885) is a book written by David Masson. The book is a collection of two lectures given by the author in Edinburgh, Scotland in 1885. The lectures focus on the life and works of Thomas Carlyle, a Scottish philosopher, historian, and essayist. The first lecture provides a biographical sketch of Carlyle, highlighting his early life, education, and literary career. Masson discusses Carlyle's major works, including Sartor Resartus, The French Revolution, and Heroes and Hero-Worship. He also explores Carlyle's philosophy and his influence on the Victorian era.The second lecture focuses on Carlyle's writing style and literary techniques. Masson analyzes Carlyle's use of language, his use of historical sources, and his unique approach to narrative. He also discusses the themes and motifs that run through Carlyle's works, such as the importance of heroism, the struggle for social justice, and the power of faith.Overall, Carlyle, Personally And In His Writings: Two Edinburgh Lectures (1885) provides a comprehensive overview of Thomas Carlyle's life and works, and offers insights into his enduring influence on literature and philosophy.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.