Carlyle's Laugh, And Other Surprises - Higginson, Thomas Wentworth
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Carlyle's Laugh and Other Surprises is a collection of essays and lectures written by Thomas Wentworth Higginson. The book is named after the first essay, which explores the enigmatic and often misunderstood laughter of the Scottish philosopher and writer, Thomas Carlyle. The collection also includes essays on a variety of topics, including literature, history, and politics. Higginson draws on his experiences as a soldier in the Civil War and his involvement in the women's suffrage movement to offer unique insights into these subjects. The essays are written in Higginson's characteristic…mehr

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Carlyle's Laugh and Other Surprises is a collection of essays and lectures written by Thomas Wentworth Higginson. The book is named after the first essay, which explores the enigmatic and often misunderstood laughter of the Scottish philosopher and writer, Thomas Carlyle. The collection also includes essays on a variety of topics, including literature, history, and politics. Higginson draws on his experiences as a soldier in the Civil War and his involvement in the women's suffrage movement to offer unique insights into these subjects. The essays are written in Higginson's characteristic style, which is both erudite and accessible. Overall, Carlyle's Laugh and Other Surprises is a thought-provoking and engaging collection of essays that will appeal to readers interested in a wide range of topics.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.
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Thomas Wentworth Higginson was an American Unitarian minister, author, abolitionist, and soldier, born on December 22, 1823, in Cambridge, Massachusetts. He was deeply involved in the American Abolitionist movement during the 1840s and 1850s, aligning himself with disunion and militant abolitionism, advocating for the end of slavery in the United States. Higginson's commitment to social justice extended to his role as a minister, where he emphasized progressive views on religion and social reform. In addition to his abolitionist work, he served as a colonel in the Union Army during the American Civil War, leading the first African American regiment in the war. His literary contributions include various works of fiction, essays, and letters, reflecting his intellectual and moral concerns of the time. He also wrote on women's rights and was a supporter of the women's suffrage movement, advocating for women's education and intellectual development. Higginson was married twice, first to Mary Elizabeth Channing, and later to Mary Potter Thacher. He passed away on May 9, 1911, in his hometown of Cambridge, Massachusetts.