Thomas Carlyle: A History of his Life in London, 1834-1881

Thomas Carlyle (1795-1881) was one of the most influential authors of the nineteenth century. His satirical essays and perceptive historical biographies caused him to be regarded for much of the Victorian period as a literary genius and eminent social philosopher. These volumes, first published in 1884, form the second part of Carlyle's official biography, describing his life and literary work after his move to London in 1834. Carlyle's fame and scholarly reputation were firmly established during this period of his life. Written by his close friend James Anthony Froude (1818-1894), this candid and controversial biography describes in vivid detail the effect of Carlyle's fame on his literary work, and on his relationship with his wife and close friends. This revealing work broke traditional Victorian biographical conventions, and is considered a classic for its critical analysis of Carlyle's actions and character. Volume 2 covers the years 1850-1881.

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Thomas Carlyle: A History of his Life in London, 1834-1881

Thomas Carlyle (1795-1881) was one of the most influential authors of the nineteenth century. His satirical essays and perceptive historical biographies caused him to be regarded for much of the Victorian period as a literary genius and eminent social philosopher. These volumes, first published in 1884, form the second part of Carlyle's official biography, describing his life and literary work after his move to London in 1834. Carlyle's fame and scholarly reputation were firmly established during this period of his life. Written by his close friend James Anthony Froude (1818-1894), this candid and controversial biography describes in vivid detail the effect of Carlyle's fame on his literary work, and on his relationship with his wife and close friends. This revealing work broke traditional Victorian biographical conventions, and is considered a classic for its critical analysis of Carlyle's actions and character. Volume 2 covers the years 1850-1881.

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Thomas Carlyle: A History of his Life in London, 1834-1881

Thomas Carlyle: A History of his Life in London, 1834-1881

by James Anthony Froude
Thomas Carlyle: A History of his Life in London, 1834-1881

Thomas Carlyle: A History of his Life in London, 1834-1881

by James Anthony Froude
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Thomas Carlyle (1795-1881) was one of the most influential authors of the nineteenth century. His satirical essays and perceptive historical biographies caused him to be regarded for much of the Victorian period as a literary genius and eminent social philosopher. These volumes, first published in 1884, form the second part of Carlyle's official biography, describing his life and literary work after his move to London in 1834. Carlyle's fame and scholarly reputation were firmly established during this period of his life. Written by his close friend James Anthony Froude (1818-1894), this candid and controversial biography describes in vivid detail the effect of Carlyle's fame on his literary work, and on his relationship with his wife and close friends. This revealing work broke traditional Victorian biographical conventions, and is considered a classic for its critical analysis of Carlyle's actions and character. Volume 2 covers the years 1850-1881.


Product Details

ISBN-13: 9781108029339
Publisher: Cambridge University Press
Publication date: 06/30/2011
Series: Cambridge Library Collection - Literary Studies
Pages: 500
Product dimensions: 5.50(w) x 8.50(h) x 1.30(d)

Table of Contents

17. AD 1848-50. Aet. 54-55 Tour in Ireland; 18. AD 1850. Aet. 55-56 Reaction from 'Latter-day Pamphlets'; 19. AD 1851-2. Aet. 56-57 Reviews of the Pamphlets; 20. AD 1851-2. Aet. 56-57 Purpose formed to write on Frederick the Great; 21. AD 1852-3. Aet. 57-58 The Grange; 22. AD 1854. Aet. 59 Crimean war; 23. AD 1854-7. Aet. 59-62 Difficulties over 'Frederick'; 24. AD 1858. Aet. 63 Night in a railway train; 25. AD 1859-62. Aet. 64-67 Effects of a literary life upon the character; 26. AD 1864. Aet. 69 Personal intercourse; 27. AD 1865-66. Aet. 70-71 'Frederick' completed; 28. AD 1866. Aet. 71 Preparations for the Rectorship; 29. AD 1866 Aet. 71 Message of sympathy from the Queen; 30. AD 1867 Aet. 72 Return to England; 31. AD 1868. Aet. 73 The Eyre Committee; 32. AD 1870. Aet. 75 Anne Boleyn; 33. AD 1872. Aet. 77 Weariness of life; 34. AD 1877-81. Aet. 82-85 Conservation and habits of life; 35. AD 1877-81. Aet. 82-85 Statues; Index.

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