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Historical Essays (The Norman And Charlotte Strouse Edition Of The Writings Of Thomas Carlyle) (Volume 3)
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Thomas Carlyle, Renowned Nineteenthcentury Essayist And Social Critic, Came To Be Thought Of As A Secular Prophet By Many Of His Readers And As The Undoubted Head Of English Letters By Ralph Waldo Emerson. Historical Essays Brings Together Carlyle'S Essays On History And Historical Subjects In A Fully Annotated Modern Edition For The First Time. These Essays, Which Were Originally Collected In Critical And Miscellaneous Essays, Span Carlyle'S Career From 1830 To 1875 And Represent A Major Facet Of His Writings. This Edition Uses All The Extant Authoritative Versions Of The Essays To Create An Accurate Critical Text And Includes A Mine Of Lucidly Presented Information To Enhance Readers' Understanding Of Carlyle'S Densely Allusive Prose.The Collection Includes Essays On The French Revolution, Cromwell, Frederick The Great, And Medieval Scandinavia. It Also Includes Such Essential Pieces As On History, On History Again, Count Cagliostro, And The Diamond Necklace. Together The Essays Show Carlyle Positioning Himself In Relation To The New Romantic Historiography But Not Yet Ready To Adopt The Strictures Of Modern Scientific History. They Also Exhibit His Talent For Analyzing The Historical Significance Of Seemingly Minor Events. He Describes A Plot To Steal A Diamond Necklace In Which Marie Antoinette Became Implicated, A Visit Of Whig Sympathizers To The National Assembly During The French Revolution, And The Kidnapping Of Two Fifteenthcentury German Princes, One Of Whose Descendents Was Carlyles Contemporary Prince Albert.This Volume, The Third Of The Eightvolume Strouse Edition Of Carlyles Works, Includes A Historical Introduction And Illustrations Along With Complete Textual Apparatus.
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Frequently Asked Questions
- Q: What is the main theme of Historical Essays by Thomas Carlyle? A: The main theme of Historical Essays is Thomas Carlyle's exploration of history and historical subjects through a collection of essays spanning his career from 1830 to 1875. The essays examine significant events and figures, showcasing Carlyle's unique perspective on history.
- Q: Who is the author of Historical Essays? A: The author of Historical Essays is Thomas Carlyle, a renowned nineteenth-century essayist and social critic.
- Q: What topics are covered in the essays of this book? A: The essays cover a variety of topics including the French Revolution, Oliver Cromwell, Frederick the Great, and medieval Scandinavia, as well as essential pieces such as 'On History' and 'The Diamond Necklace'.
- Q: Is this edition annotated? A: Yes, this edition is fully annotated, providing readers with additional context and information to enhance their understanding of Carlyle's writing.
- Q: How many pages does Historical Essays contain? A: Historical Essays contains a total of 1200 pages.
- Q: When was Historical Essays first published? A: Historical Essays was first published on November 4, 2002.
- Q: What is the binding type of this book? A: This edition of Historical Essays is bound in hardcover.
- Q: Does this book include illustrations? A: Yes, this volume includes illustrations along with a historical introduction and complete textual apparatus.
- Q: What is the significance of this edition in relation to Carlyle's works? A: This volume is the third in the eight-volume Strouse Edition of Carlyle's works, which aims to present an accurate critical text using all extant authoritative versions of his essays.
- Q: How does Carlyle's writing style affect the reading experience? A: Carlyle's densely allusive prose can be complex, but this edition provides annotations to help readers navigate and appreciate the nuances of his writing.