Nemesis of Froude a Rejoinder to J. A. Froude's My Relations with Carlyle - Alexander Carlyle - Bog

The Nemesis of Froude is a book written by James Crichton-Browne as a response to J.A. Froude's My Relations with Carlyle. The book is a critical analysis of Froude's work and his portrayal of his relationship with the famous writer Thomas Carlyle. Crichton-Browne argues that Froude's account is biased and inaccurate, and he provides evidence to support his claims. The book also explores the relationship between Carlyle and his wife, Jane Welsh Carlyle, and the impact that Froude's work had on their reputation. Overall, The Nemesis of Froude is a thought-provoking read that challenges the reader to reconsider their understanding of the relationship between Froude, Carlyle, and the Carlyle family.1903. The publication by Froude of Carlyle's Reminiscences and his own biography started a controversy that was to continue for many years in a series of writings arguing both sides. Central to the debate was the question of the veracity of Froude's facts and his assertion that Carlyle had never consummated his marriage. This volume was written by Crichton-Browne, one of the first psychiatrists to set up research in a mental hospital, publishing annual West Riding Lunatic Asylum Reports, Edited Brain. He knew Carlyle in old age and became a Widmerpool-like figure in his many volumes of Victorian jottings. And, Alexander Carlyle, who was the nephew of Thomas. He edited new letters and memorials of JWC in 1904. He married Mary Aitken, Carlyle's niece in 1879, and lived with her and Carlyle at Cheyne Row until Carlyle's death. Carlyle published several volumes of Carlyle correspondence. He was vindictive and hostile to Froude and it is said he suppressed evidence, and refused other scholars access to manuscripts.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.