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On Heroes, Hero-Worship, and the Heroic in History

On Heroes, Hero-Worship, and the Heroic in History - Paperback

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Availability:In StockContributor:Thomas CarlyleSeries:Classic Thomas CarlyleTheme:Chronological Period/Ancient (To 499 A.D.)Publish date:2017-11-23Pages:112
Language:EnglishPublisher:Createspace Independent Publishing PlatformISBN-13:9781981104291ISBN-10:1981104291UPC:9781981104291Book Category:FictionBook Subcategory:Biographical & AutofictionSize:11.02 x 8.50 x 0.23 inchesWeight:0.277Product ID:SC8EMVQEMQ

On Heroes, Hero-Worship, and The Heroic in History is a book by Thomas Carlyle, published by James Fraser, London, in 1841.

It is a collection of six lectures given in May 1840.

1. (5 May) The Hero as Divinity. Odin. Paganism: Scandinavian Mythology
2. (8 May) The Hero as Prophet. Muhammad: Islam
3. (12 May) The Hero as Poet. Dante; Shakespeare
4. (15 May) The Hero as Priest. Luther; Reformation: Knox; Puritanism
5. (19 May) The Hero as Man of Letters. Johnson, Rousseau, Burns
6. (22 May) The Hero as King. Cromwell. Napoleon: Modern Revolutionism


Language:EnglishPublisher:Createspace Independent Publishing PlatformISBN-13:9781981104291ISBN-10:1981104291UPC:9781981104291Book Category:FictionBook Subcategory:Biographical & AutofictionSize:11.02 x 8.50 x 0.23 inchesWeight:0.277Product ID:SC8EMVQEMQ
Publisher: Createspace Independent Publishing Platform

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Thomas Carlyle

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