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“Have not I myself known five hundred living soldiers sabred into crows' meat for a piece of glazed cotton, which they call their flag; which had you sold it at any market-cross, would not have brought above three groschen?”

Quote by Thomas Carlyle

Book:Sartor Resartus and Essays on Burns and Scott

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Sartor Resartus and Essays on Burns and Scott

This volume encompasses a philosophical treatise that explores themes of individualism and social identity, as well as critical analyses of the works of Scottish poets Robert Burns and Sir Walter Scott. The essays within offer insights into the authors' literary styles and contributions to the Romantic movement. more

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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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