Sartor Resartus: The Life and Opinions of Herr Teufelsdröckh by Thomas Carlyle

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Author Carlyle, Thomas, 1795-1881
Title Sartor Resartus: The Life and Opinions of Herr Teufelsdröckh
Note Reading ease score: 48.4 (College-level). Difficult to read.
Credits Produced by Ron Burkey, and David Widger
Summary "Sartor Resartus: The Life and Opinions of Herr Teufelsdrockh" by Thomas Carlyle is a philosophical work written in the early 19th century. The book delves into the often-overlooked significance of clothing in human culture and society, exploring how clothes influence our identities, morals, and social structures through the fictional character of Professor Teufelsdrockh. This unique treatise poses challenging questions about existence and self-perception, utilizing humor and sharp philosophical insight. At the start of the book, Carlyle introduces readers to the central concept that while much has been said about various aspects of human existence, little attention has been given to the philosophy behind clothing. The opening chapters set the stage for a deeper exploration of how clothes serve not merely as a physical covering but as a representation of individual and societal identity. Through a fictional editor's commentary on the works of Teufelsdrockh, we learn about the professor's contemplative nature, his theories on how clothing transforms the naked human form into a socially recognized individual, and the philosophical implications tied to this transformation. This blend of humor and profound thought invites readers to reconsider the relationship between their clothing and their inner selves, laying the groundwork for the philosophical discourse that unfolds throughout the text. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Language English
LoC Class PR: Language and Literatures: English literature
Subject Satire
Subject Didactic fiction
Subject Humorous stories
Subject Germany -- Fiction
Subject Conduct of life -- Fiction
Subject Clothing and dress -- Fiction
Subject Philosophers -- Fiction
Category Text
EBook-No. 1051
Release Date
Most Recently Updated Apr 4, 2013
Copyright Status Public domain in the USA.
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