Thomas Carlyle was one of the most important thinkers and writers of the Victorian era. This collection of his essays includes some of his most influential works, such as 'Signs of the Times' and 'Characteristics'. In these essays, Carlyle explores a wide range of topics, from politics and economics to religion and literature. His prose style is distinctive and engaging, and his insights into the human condition are still relevant today. This book is a must-read for anyone interested in the history of ideas or in the development of modern thought. This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it. This work is in the "public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work. Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.