“Not what I have, but what I do is my kingdom.”
Quote by Thomas Carlyle
Work
The Carlyle reader, selections ed. by J. Wood
This anthology presents carefully chosen passages from Carlyle's extensive body of work, encompassing his celebrated essays and historical writings that defined much of Victorian intellectual life. The selections reflect Carlyle's distinctive prose style, his philosophical explorations of heroism and social critique, and his penetrating analysis of modern industrial society. As a compilation designed for educational purposes, the volume provides readers with accessible entry points to one of the nineteenth century's most influential voices on matters of culture, politics, and the human condition. more
Author
Thomas Carlyle
Thomas Carlyle, born on December 4, 1795, and died on February 5, 1881, was a prominent Scottish philosopher, historian, and writer. His works are known for their profound social criticism and unique literary style, which had a significant impact on 19th-century British literature and thought. more
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