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100	1		_aCarlyle, Thomas, _d1795-1881
245	1	0	_aOn the Choice of Books
264		1	_aSalt Lake City, UT : _bProject Gutenberg, _c2004
300			_a1 online resource : _bmultiple file formats
336			_atext _btxt _2rdacontent
337			_acomputer _bc _2rdamedia
338			_aonline resource _bcr _2rdacarrier
500			_aRelease date is 2004-09-11
508			_aProduced by Malcolm Farmer, S.R.Ellison and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team
520			_a"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.)
534			_nOriginal publication data not identified
653			_aBooks and reading -- Great Britain
700	1		_aShepherd, Richard Herne, _d1842-1895
856	4	0	_uhttps://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/13435
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