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Past and Present by Carlyle, Thomas is a nonfiction available to read on EtoBox.

What is Past and Present about?

The book combines medieval history with criticism of 19th-century British society. Carlyle wrote it in seven weeks as a respite from the harassing labor of writing Oliver Cromwell's Letters and Speeches. He was inspired by the recently published Chronicles of the Abbey of Saint Edmund's Bury, which had been written by Jocelin of Brakelond at the close of the 12th century. This account of a medieval monastery had taken Carlyle's fancy, and he drew upon it in order to contrast the monks' reverence for work and heroism with the sham leadership of his own day. Thomas Carlyle's "Past and Present" is a compelling exploration of the tumultuous clash between history and the challenges of the industrial age in 19th-century England. This visionary work offers readers a profound analysis of the societal changes brought about by the Industrial Revolution, juxtaposed with the enduring wisdom of the past.Carlyle's incisive critique of modernity and his call for a return to timeless values and moral principles resonate deeply with readers. Through his eloquent prose and vivid imagery, he unveils the stark realities of his era, from the dehumanizing effects of industrialization to the moral decay

Who reads Past and Present?

Author

Carlyle, Thomas

Publisher

Chapman and Hall

Published

1843

Language

EN

Category

nonfiction

Subjects

Social Science, European & American Philosophy, Social_sciences