About this book
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
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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