Carlyle, Thomas 1795-1881 creator Shepherd, Richard Herne 1842-1895 text utu 2004 monographic en 1 online resource : multiple file formats "On the Choice of Books" by Thomas Carlyle is a reflective essay, likely penned in the mid-19th century during Carlyle's influential literary career. The work explores the significance of literature and its role in shaping human thought and understanding. Carlyle discusses his philosophies regarding reading and the types of literature he believes are essential for intellectual growth. The opening portion of the work introduces the reader to some background information about Carlyle's life and intellectual development. It paints a vivid picture of his early influences, including his upbringing, education, and aspirations toward literature. The passage reveals how Carlyle transitioned from a mathematical master to embracing his true vocation as a writer, while highlighting the preliminary steps in his literary career, such as his struggles and initial contributions to various encyclopedias. Carlyle’s earnest reflections on the importance of reading and the impact of literature on personal and societal development are woven into the narrative, setting the stage for a deeper exploration of these themes in the subsequent chapters. (This is an automatically generated summary.) Release date is 2004-09-11 Produced by Malcolm Farmer, S.R.Ellison and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team Original publication data not identified Books and reading -- Great Britain Z Original publication data not identified https://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/13435 https://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/13435 UtSlPG 260607 20260610133322.0 13435