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100	1		_aCarlyle, Thomas, _d1795-1881
245	1	0	_aPast and Present
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			_aThere is an improved edition of this title, eBook #26159
500			_aRelease date is 2004-09-27
508			_aProduced by Jake Jaqua
520			_a“Past and Present” by Thomas Carlyle is a political and philosophical tract written during the mid-19th century. The work reflects on England's socio-political landscape, tackling themes of wealth, labor, and the moral responsibilities of both the rich and poor. Through a series of powerful observations and critiques, Carlyle aims to awaken the conscience of his contemporaries regarding their societal conditions. The opening of “Past and Present” sets the stage by highlighting the paradox of England’s prosperity and the stark reality of its impoverished workers. Carlyle draws a vivid picture of the unemployed, languishing in workhouses, and contrasts it with the wealth surrounding them, likening the situation to a form of enchantment that prevents them from benefiting from their labor. He uses allegorical references, such as King Midas and the Sphinx, to illustrate the dangers of superficiality and the necessity of acknowledging deeper truths. This portion not only emphasizes the urgency for meaningful reform but also critiques societal complacency and the moral consequences of neglecting the plight of the working class. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
534			_nOriginal publication data not identified
653			_aSocial problems
653			_aGreat Britain -- Social conditions -- 19th century
856	4	0	_uhttps://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/13534
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