Bøger af J M Sloan

The Carlyle Country: With A Study Of Carlyle�������s Life is a book written by J. M. Sloan. The book is a comprehensive study of the life and works of Thomas Carlyle, a renowned Scottish philosopher, historian, and essayist. The author takes the readers on a journey through Carlyle's life, from his early years in Scotland to his rise to fame as a literary figure in London. The book explores Carlyle's literary output, including his essays, books, and lectures, and provides an in-depth analysis of his philosophical and political views. Sloan also delves into Carlyle's personal life, including his marriage to Jane Welsh Carlyle, and his relationships with other notable figures of the time, such as John Stuart Mill and Ralph Waldo Emerson.In addition to the biographical and literary aspects of the book, Sloan also provides a detailed description of the landscapes and regions that inspired Carlyle's writing. The book takes the readers on a tour of the Scottish countryside, exploring the places that Carlyle visited and the people he met along the way.Overall, The Carlyle Country: With A Study Of Carlyle�������s Life is a fascinating read for anyone interested in the life and works of Thomas Carlyle, as well as the literary and cultural history of Scotland and England in the 19th century.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.

Mohira's dream of leaving Central Asia for the magic of America finally comes true when she meets a man in the Peace Corps who sweeps her off her feet. But the dream doesn't live up to the reality and, when she finds divorce papers on her pillow, her world falls apart. Now she struggles to find a sense of belonging, as a foreign woman in America with no friends or family around. She's not even sure her family will accept her if she gives up and returns to them, considering their traditional Muslim beliefs about divorce. In the midst of her journey of discovering who she is and reevaluating her dreams against the harshness of reality, ethnic violence breaks out against her people back home. Mohira's attempt to find herself and overcome the tragedies in her life threaten to leave her hopeless and lost. Will she find purpose in this tragic world?