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Literary
April 16, 1927
The St. Paul Echo
St. Paul, Minneapolis, Ramsey County, Hennepin County, Minnesota
What is this article about?
Thomas Carlyle and Ralph Waldo Emerson recognized each other's genius and assisted in publishing their works: Emerson introduced Carlyle's essays in America, and Carlyle arranged Emerson's first English edition. Carlyle wrote to Emerson about his struggles to publish 'The French Revolution.'
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Writers Helped Each Other
Thomas Carlyle and Ralph Waldo Emerson each was aware of the genius in the other but they had difficulties in getting the public to accept their works. They helped each other, however, Emerson bringing about the early publications of Carlyle's essays in this country, and Carlyle arranging for the first edition of Emerson's that was published in England. After trying for years to find a publisher for "The French Revolution." Carlyle wrote to Emerson: "I have given up the notion of hawking my little manuscript book any further: for a long time it has lain quiet in its drawer, waiting for a better day. Sad fate! to serve the devil and get no wages even from him."-Mentor Magazine.
Thomas Carlyle and Ralph Waldo Emerson each was aware of the genius in the other but they had difficulties in getting the public to accept their works. They helped each other, however, Emerson bringing about the early publications of Carlyle's essays in this country, and Carlyle arranging for the first edition of Emerson's that was published in England. After trying for years to find a publisher for "The French Revolution." Carlyle wrote to Emerson: "I have given up the notion of hawking my little manuscript book any further: for a long time it has lain quiet in its drawer, waiting for a better day. Sad fate! to serve the devil and get no wages even from him."-Mentor Magazine.
What sub-type of article is it?
Essay
What themes does it cover?
Friendship
What keywords are associated?
Carlyle
Emerson
Publishing
Friendship
French Revolution
What entities or persons were involved?
Mentor Magazine
Literary Details
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Writers Helped Each Other
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Mentor Magazine
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Mutual Support In Publishing Between Carlyle And Emerson
Key Lines
I Have Given Up The Notion Of Hawking My Little Manuscript Book Any Further: For A Long Time It Has Lain Quiet In Its Drawer, Waiting For A Better Day. Sad Fate! To Serve The Devil And Get No Wages Even From Him.