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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

By Thomas Carlyle
Length9h 15m

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Summary

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.

Book information

Genre
History
Length
9 hrs 15 mins
Publish date
Jan 1, 1841
Language
English

About the Author

Thomas Carlyle

Thomas Carlyle

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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
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