Essays on politics and society

Author(s)

• Carlyle, Thomas
• Ulrich, John McAllister
• Frye, Lowell T.
• Vanden Bossche, Chris

Bibliographic Information

Essays on politics and society

Thomas Carlyle ; introduction and notes by John M. Ulrich, Lowell T. Frye, and Chris R. Vanden Bossche ; text established by Chris R. Vanden Bossche

（The Norman and Charlotte Strouse edition of the writings of Thomas Carlyle）

University of California Press, c2022

• : cloth

Note

Includes bibliographical references (p. 779-798) and index

Description and Table of Contents

Description

Essays on Politics and Society brings together the most significant writings on the topic by the acclaimed Victorian historian, social critic, and essayist Thomas Carlyle. This volume includes some of his most well-known and influential pieces, such as "Characteristics" and "Chartism." In keeping with the Norman and Charlotte Strouse Edition of the Writings of Thomas Carlyle, these essays are accompanied by a thorough historical introduction to the material, extensive notes providing historical and cultural context while expanding on references and allusions, and a textual apparatus that carefully details and explains the editorial decisions made in reconciling the editions of each essay.

Table of Contents

Contents List of Illustrations Preface Chronology of Carlyle's Life Introduction Note on the Text Illustrations Essays on Politics and Society Signs of the Times. Characteristics. Death of Edward Irving. Petition on the Copyright Bill. Chartism. Dr. Francia. Louis Philippe. Repeal of the Union. Ireland and the British Chief Governor. Irish Regiments (of the New AEra). Legislation for Ireland. Death of Charles Buller. Ireland and Sir Robert Peel. Indian Meal. Trees of Liberty. The Opera. Project of a National Exhibition of Scottish Portraits. Ilias (Americana) in Nuce. Inaugural Address Shooting Niagara: And After? Latter Stage of the French-German War, 1870-71. The Portraits of John Knox Notes Works Cited Textual Apparatus Emendations of the Copy-Text Discussion of Editorial Decisions Line-End Hyphens in the Copy-Text Line-End Hyphens in the Present Text Historical Collation Alterations in the Manuscript Index

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Details

• NCID: BC1293487X
• ISBN:
  • 9780520387911
• LCCN: 2022004403
• Country Code: us
• Title Language Code: eng
• Text Language Code: eng
• Place of Publication: Oakland, Calif.
• Pages/Volumes: xci, 999 p., [11] p. of plates
• Size: 24 cm
• Classification:
  • LCC : DA950
  • DC23 : 941.508
• Subject Headings:
  • LCSH : Carlyle, Thomas, 1795-1881 -- Political and social views
  • LCSH : Ireland -- Politics and government -- 19th century
  • LCSH : Ireland -- Social conditions -- 19th century
  • LCSH : Ireland -- Relations -- Great Britain
  • LCSH : Great Britain -- Relations -- Ireland
• Parent Bibliography ID:
  • BA20499975