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Carlyle, Thomas
1795
1881
Carlyle, T. (Thomas)
Sartor Resartus, and On Heroes, Hero-Worship, and the Heroic in History
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"Sartor Resartus and On Heroes, Hero-Worship, and the Heroic in History" by Thomas Carlyle is a philosophical work that combines elements of essay, autobiography, and commentary on society, likely written in the early to mid-19th century. The text revolves around the unique character of Herr Diogenes Teufelsdröckh, a fictional German professor, who presents an extensive and imaginative exploration of the significance of clothing as a metaphor for the human condition and the spiritual struggles of the time. Carlyle’s work targets the exploration of ideas relevant to humanity's quest for truth and meaning. The opening of the work introduces the peculiar premise that, despite advances in various fields, the subject of clothing—a fundamental aspect of human expression—is severely overlooked by modern thought. It begins with an engaging and humorous reflection on how society has dissected many facets of life yet neglected what the author terms the 'Philosophy of Clothes.' Through the lens of Teufelsdröckh's fictitious academic insights, Carlyle hints at deep philosophical themes regarding the nature of humanity, individualism, and societal constructs tied to clothing, suggesting that clothing symbolizes both the outer self and complex inner truths. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Reading ease score: 62.5 (8th & 9th grade). Neither easy nor difficult to read.
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Heroes
Satire
Didactic fiction
Germany -- Fiction
Conduct of life -- Fiction
Clothing and dress -- Fiction
Philosophers -- Fiction
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Category: Essays, Letters & Speeches
Category: British Literature
Category: Philosophy & Ethics
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