Publisher's Synopsis
The Correspondence of Thomas Carlyle and Ralph Waldo Emerson 1834 to 1872 V1 is a book that features a collection of letters exchanged between two prominent literary figures, Thomas Carlyle and Ralph Waldo Emerson. The letters, spanning a period of 38 years, provide insights into the personal and professional lives of the two men, as well as their thoughts on various political, social, and cultural issues of their time.The book is divided into two volumes, with the first volume covering the period from 1834 to 1852. The letters in this volume cover a wide range of topics, including the publication of their respective works, their travels, their families, and their views on religion, philosophy, and literature.Thomas Carlyle was a Scottish philosopher, essayist, and historian, while Ralph Waldo Emerson was an American essayist, poet, and philosopher. Both men were influential figures in the literary and intellectual circles of their time, and their correspondence provides a fascinating glimpse into the intellectual and cultural milieu of the 19th century.Overall, The Correspondence of Thomas Carlyle and Ralph Waldo Emerson 1834 to 1872 V1 is a must-read for anyone interested in the history of ideas, literature, and intellectual exchange in the 19th century. The letters are beautifully written and offer a unique perspective on the lives and thoughts of two of the most important literary figures of their time.1883. Other volumes in this set include ISBN number(s): 0766181766. Vol. 1 of 2. The whole correspondence, so far as it is known to exist, is here printed. The punctuation and orthography of the original letters have been in the main exactly followed. Much is printed concerning dealings with publishers, as illustrative of the material conditions of literature during the middle of the century, as well as of the relations of the two friends. Vol. 1 contains correspondence dated 1834-1842.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.
