Modern Critical Views: Thomas Carlyle
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A cornerstone of literary scholarship, this volume in Harold Bloom's acclaimed Modern Critical Views series presents a carefully curated collection of essays examining the life, work, and enduring legacy of the Victorian sage Thomas Carlyle. The anthology assembles some of the most incisive critical voices in literary history, each illuminating different facets of Carlyle's major works — from the prophetic social criticism of Sartor Resartus and Past and Present to the sweeping historical vision of The French Revolution. Bloom's editorial framework argues for Carlyle's central place in the Western literary canon, positioning him as a towering moral and aesthetic force whose influence rippled through generations of writers and thinkers. Written in an authoritative yet accessible academic tone, the collection illustrates how Carlyle's fiery prose style and urgent moral vision continue to provoke and reward serious critical attention. Scholars, students, and general readers with an interest in Victorian literature and intellectual history will find this an indispensable resource.
Author: Harold Bloom
Format: Hardback
Published: 1986, Chelsea House Publishers
Genre: Literary theory
Condition remarks:
Book: Good
Jacket: Worn/faded, no tears
Pages: Good
Markings: No markings
A cornerstone of literary scholarship, this volume in Harold Bloom's acclaimed Modern Critical Views series presents a carefully curated collection of essays examining the life, work, and enduring legacy of the Victorian sage Thomas Carlyle. The anthology assembles some of the most incisive critical voices in literary history, each illuminating different facets of Carlyle's major works — from the prophetic social criticism of Sartor Resartus and Past and Present to the sweeping historical vision of The French Revolution. Bloom's editorial framework argues for Carlyle's central place in the Western literary canon, positioning him as a towering moral and aesthetic force whose influence rippled through generations of writers and thinkers. Written in an authoritative yet accessible academic tone, the collection illustrates how Carlyle's fiery prose style and urgent moral vision continue to provoke and reward serious critical attention. Scholars, students, and general readers with an interest in Victorian literature and intellectual history will find this an indispensable resource.