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Catalog Number |
1976.1.1842.1a |
Author / Creator |
Carlyle, Thomas |
Title |
THOMAS CARLYLE/ SARTOR RESARTUS/ THE LIFE AND OPINIONS OF/ HERR TEUFELSDROCKH/ IN THREE BOOKS (Vol. 1 of 31) |
Published Date |
1896, originally published 1831 |
Publisher |
Chapman and Hall |
Description of Contents |
Vol. 1 of 31 vol. set Satirical novel published in 1836. Title translates to 'The Tailor Retailored'. First published as a serial in Fraser's Magazine. Teufelsdroch is an imaginary writer of "Clothes: Their Origin and Influence", but Carlyle uses this literary device to discuss German Idealism. 2 plates both of Carlyle Tucked inside is a letter to Mr. Hickson, dated 1836, signed by T. Carlyle Appendix: Testimonies of authors Extensive introduction by H.D. Traill Index begins on page 247 |
Physical Description |
Dark tan leather cover, gold lettering and embossed designs on spine. Four floral inlaid medallions on front and back covers. Gilded page edges throughout. Endpapers a combination of gilt-edged plain green, faced by heavy-weight leaf designed paper. h 8.5" x w 6" x d 1.25" pagination: 250 pages illustrated |
Condition |
Good |
Search Terms |
Book Fiction Literature Satire |
Sub-category |
Documentary Artifact |
Object Name |
Book |
Number of images |
6 |
Subjects |
Carlyle, Thomas (1795-1881) fiction comedy social injustice satire German Idealism |