This seminal work by Scottish author Thomas Carlyle is a satirical novel that parodies the self-help and philosophical texts of the era. Written as a series of fictional essays, the book follows the musings of the eccentric German scholar Herr Teufelsdröckh on topics such as religion, society, and fashion. A humorous and thought-provoking work of literature.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.