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)

9781108029339, Cambridge University Press

Paperback / softback, published 30 June 2011

500 pages
21.6 x 14 x 2.8 cm, 0.63 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 2 covers the years 1850–1881.

17. AD 1848–50. Aet. 54–55 Tour in Ireland
18. AD 1850. Aet. 55–56 Reaction from 'Latter-day Pamphlets'
19. AD 1851–2. Aet. 56–57 Reviews of the Pamphlets
20. AD 1851–2. Aet. 56–57 Purpose formed to write on Frederick the Great
21. AD 1852–3. Aet. 57–58 The Grange
22. AD 1854. Aet. 59 Crimean war
23. AD 1854–7. Aet. 59–62 Difficulties over 'Frederick'
24. AD 1858. Aet. 63 Night in a railway train
25. AD 1859–62. Aet. 64–67 Effects of a literary life upon the character
26. AD 1864. Aet. 69 Personal intercourse
27. AD 1865–66. Aet. 70–71 'Frederick' completed
28. AD 1866. Aet. 71 Preparations for the Rectorship
29. AD 1866 Aet. 71 Message of sympathy from the Queen
30. AD 1867 Aet. 72 Return to England
31. AD 1868. Aet. 73 The Eyre Committee
32. AD 1870. Aet. 75 Anne Boleyn
33. AD 1872. Aet. 77 Weariness of life
34. AD 1877–81. Aet. 82–85 Conservation and habits of life
35. AD 1877–81. Aet. 82–85 Statues
Index.

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