“The stifled hum of midnight, when traffic has lain down to rest, and the chariot wheels of Vanity, still rolling here and there through distant streets, are bearing her to halls roofed in and lighted to the due pitch for her; and only vice and misery, to prowl or to moan like night birds, are abroad.”
Quote by Thomas Carlyle
Work
Sartor Resartus: The Life and Opinions of Herr Teufelsdröckh : in Three Books
Sartor Resartus is a novel that combines elements of philosophy, satire, and fantasy. It delves into the life and thoughts of Herr Teufelsdröckh, a character who embodies the struggle between reason and emotion. The narrative is interspersed with philosophical musings and critical observations on society, culture, and the nature of knowledge. 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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