Critical and Miscellaneous Essays, Volume 2 presents a collection of insightful essays by Thomas Carlyle, a prominent 19th-century Scottish philosopher, historian, and writer. Carlyle's essays cover a diverse range of subjects, reflecting his profound engagement with literature, history, and the pressing social and cultural issues of his time. Known for his distinctive prose style and thought-provoking observations, Carlyle offers readers a unique perspective on the intellectual landscape of the 19th century. This collection showcases Carlyle's critical acumen and his enduring influence on the development of literary and cultural criticism. Readers interested in the Victorian era and the evolution of critical thought will find this volume both enlightening and engaging.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 was reproduced from the original artifact, and remains as true to the original work as possible. Therefore, you will see the original copyright references, library stamps (as most of these works have been housed in our most important libraries around the world), and other notations in the work.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.As a reproduction of a historical artifact, this work may contain missing or blurred pages, poor pictures, errant marks, etc. 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.