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

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

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

Length9h 15m

About this audiobook

A series of lectures by Thomas Carlyle examining the concept of heroism through history, literature, and religion. It explores the qualities that define great leaders and their impact on human progress.

Mythology

Folklore

Gods and Mortals

Hero

Nature

Monsters

Identity

Audiobook details

GenreHistory

Length9 hrs 15 mins

Publish dateJan 1, 1841

LanguageEnglish

Table of contents

1By Thomas Carlyle

5Lecture IV. The Hero As Priest. Luther; Reformation: Knox; Puritanism

2Lectures On Heroes

6Lecture V. The Hero As Man Of Letters. Johnson, Rousseau, Burns

3Lecture II. The Hero As Prophet. Mahomet: Islam

7Lecture VI. The Hero As King. Cromwell, Napoleon: Modern Revolutionism

4Lecture III. The Hero As Poet. Dante: Shakspeare

About the author

Thomas Carlyle

Thomas Carlyle

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