This collection of essays by British philosopher Thomas Carlyle touches on a variety of social and political issues of his time, from slavery to the Irish potato famine. Alongside these weighty topics, Carlyle also includes translations of some of Germany's most beloved poets and storytellers. This is a thought-provoking and eclectic work from one of the 19th century's most revered thinkers.

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