Book I
The Editor serves as the narrator and compiler of Teufelsdröckh's work, expressing both bewilderment and admiration for the philosopher's ideas.
I: Preliminary
The Editor introduces the chapter, reflecting on the state of science and the arrival of Teufelsdröckh's book.
II: Editorial Difficulties
The Editor grapples with the challenge of presenting Teufelsdröckh's Philosophy of Clothes to the English public, eventually deciding to compile a biography after receiving an offer of documents from Heuschrecke.
III: Reminiscences
The Editor recounts his personal acquaintance with Teufelsdröckh, describing their interactions and his efforts to gather biographical information about the Professor.
IV: Characteristics
The Editor provides the critical commentary on Teufelsdröckh's work and character, and recalls being present when Teufelsdröckh laughed.
The World in Clothes
The Editor summarizes and comments on Teufelsdröckh's First Part, expressing skepticism about its encyclopedic scope.
VI: Aprons
Provides commentary on Teufelsdröckh's chapter, expressing mixed feelings and pointing out a major blunder.
Miscellaneous-Historical
The Editor frames the chapter, introducing Teufelsdröckh's historical chapters and interjecting with his own remarks.
VIII: The World Out of Clothes
The compiler of Teufelsdröckh's work, who struggles to present the speculative-philosophical portion and laments the lack of Biographical Documents.
IX: Adamitism
Defends Teufelsdröckh against charges of Adamitism, explaining that the Professor values clothing's utility and symbolic meaning.
Pure Reason
Compiles and comments on Teufelsdröckh's philosophy, noting his radicalism and the tension between his Descendentalism and Transcendentalism.
Prospective
Struggles to decipher Teufelsdröckh's disorganized papers and compile a coherent narrative.
Book II
Compiles and narrates Teufelsdröckh's biography from provided documents.
Getting Under Way
The compiler who presents and comments on Teufelsdröckh's autobiographical fragments, interpreting his situation and character.
V: Romance
Narrates and comments on Teufelsdröckh's romantic episode, providing critical perspective.
Sorrows of Teufelsdröckh
The Editor narrates and interprets Teufelsdröckh's state of mind and actions, providing commentary on his stoicism and the chaotic documents.
VII: The Everlasting No
Narrator who frames and comments on Teufelsdröckh's spiritual state and the significance of his crisis.
Centre of Indifference
Compiles and comments on Teufelsdröckh's writings, exercising caution about publishing private details.
IX: The Everlasting Yea
Compiles and comments on Teufelsdröckh's fragmented narrative, noting the difficulty of extracting a clear logical picture from the Professor's figurative and whimsical style.
X: Pause
The Editor reflects on Teufelsdröckh's biography, decides to pause the examination of his outward life, and summarizes the progress made in understanding the Clothes-Philosophy.
Book III
The compiler and commentator who presents Teufelsdröckh's writings and adds his own observations, shaping the narrative of Book III.
Incident in Modern History
Compiles and comments on Teufelsdröckh's work, questioning the practicality and intent of the Professor's ideas.
II: Church-Clothes
Translates and presents Teufelsdröckh's chapter, adding no further commentary.
Symbols
The Editor compiles and comments on Teufelsdröckh's writings on Symbols, attempting to present them in a logical order.
IV: Helotage
Selects and presents Teufelsdröckh's marginal notes from Heuschrecke's tract, framing the discussion.
The Phoenix
Compiles and comments on Teufelsdröckh's writings, expressing cautious skepticism about his radical views.
VI: Old Clothes
Provides commentary on Teufelsdröckh's descriptions, noting the lack of an authentic diary of his London sojourn and reflecting on the overcharged nature of his prose.
VII: Organic Filaments
Expresses astonishment and difficulty in understanding Teufelsdröckh's political philosophy, particularly his radicalism and indifference to contemporary issues.
Natural Supernaturalism
The Editor presents and interprets Teufelsdröckh's section, guiding the reader through the philosophical exposition.
IX: Circumspective
The Editor addresses the reader directly, reflecting on the difficulty of the philosophical journey and defending the value of Teufelsdröckh's work.
X: The Dandiacal Body
Introduces and frames Teufelsdröckh's extract, noting the Professor's ironic tendencies and offering commentary.
XI: Tailors
Introduces the chapter and yields the floor to Teufelsdröckh for his final words.
XII: Farewell
The Editor concludes his compilation, expresses mixed feelings about Teufelsdröckh, and bids farewell to readers.
Appendix
The Editor is the likely compiler of the Appendix, organizing supplementary materials.
Author's Note of 1868
The authorial voice reflecting on the book's publication history.
Testimonies of Authors
The compiler of Sartor Resartus, addressed by the bookseller and defended by New England editors.
Endnotes
Provides editorial notes and references, including a note on George IV.
