Thomas Carlyle
A History of his Life in London, 1834–1881

The second part of James Anthony Froude's classic biography of Thomas Carlyle, first published in 1884.

James Anthony Froude (Author)

9781108029322, Cambridge University Press

Paperback / softback, published 30 June 2011

476 pages, 1 b/w illus.
21.6 x 14 x 2.7 cm, 0.6 kg

Thomas Carlyle (1795–1881) was one of the most influential authors of the nineteenth century. His satirical essays and perceptive historical biographies caused him to be regarded for much of the Victorian period as a literary genius and eminent social philosopher. These volumes, first published in 1884, form the second part of Carlyle's official biography, describing his life and literary work after his move to London in 1834. Carlyle's fame and scholarly reputation were firmly established during this period of his life. Written by his close friend James Anthony Froude (1818–1894), this candid and controversial biography describes in vivid detail the effect of Carlyle's fame on his literary work, and on his relationship with his wife and close friends. This revealing work broke traditional Victorian biographical conventions, and is considered a classic for its critical analysis of Carlyle's actions and character. Volume 1 covers the years 1834–1849.

Introductory
1. AD 1834. Aet. 39 Beginning of life in Cheyne Row
2. AD 1835. Aet. 40 The first volume to be replaced
3. AD 1835–6. Aet.40–41 Visit to Scotland
4. AD 1837. Aet. 42 Character of Carlyle's writings
5. AD 1837–8. Aet. 42–43 Effects of the book
6. AD 1838–9. Aet. 43–44 Visit to Kirkaldy
7. AD 1839–40. Aet. 44–45 Review of Carlyle by Sterling
8. AD 1840–1. Aet. 45–6 Preparation for 'Cromwell'
9. AD 1842. Aet. 47 Sterling at Falmouth
10. AD 1842. Aet. 47 Return to London
11. AD 1842–3. Aet. 47–48 Slow progress with 'Cromwell'
12. AD 1843–4. Aet. 48–49 A repaired house
13. AD 1845. Aet. 50 Summer in London
14. AD 1846–7. Aet. 51–52 Domestic confusions
15. AD 1846–7. Aet. 51–2 Six days in Ireland
16. AD 1848–9. Aet. 53–54 Revolutions of February in Paris.

Subject Areas: Literary studies: c 1800 to c 1900 [DSBF]