Thomas Carlyle

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This book contains James Anthony Froude's 1885 biography, "Thomas Carlyle: A History Of The First Forty Years Of His Life, 1795-1835." A fascinating and arguably unparalleled biography, this book is highly recommended for anyone with an interest in the life and work of Thomas Carlyle. Thomas Carlyle (1795 - 1881) was a Scottish philosopher, writer and historian, considered to be one of the most influential social commentators of his era. Contents include: "Beginning of Life in Cheyne Row", "First Winter in London", "John Sterling", "Offers of Employment on the 'Times' not Accepted, and Why", "Begins 'History of the French Revolution'", "Carlyle's Interpretation of it", "The First Volume to be Replaced", "Poverty and Depression", etcetera. James Anthony Froude (1818 - 1894) was an English historian, novelist, biographer, and editor of 'Fraser's Magazine'. Many vintage texts such as this are becoming increasingly rare and expensive, and it is with this in mind that we are republishing this volume now, in an affordable, modern, high-quality edition. It comes complete with a specially commissioned new biography of the author.