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On Heroes, Hero-Worship, and the Heroic in History by Thomas Carlyle
Carlyle, Thomas, 1795-1881
"On Heroes, Hero-Worship, and the Heroic in History" by Thomas Carlyle is a collection of lectures published in 1841. Through six presentations examining figures from Odin to Napoleon, Carlyle argues that exceptional individuals shape the course of civilization. He champions heroic leadership as essential to historical progress, proposing that great men create values and drive societies forward. His provocative philosophy—embracing heroes' creative energy over moral perfection—challenged both democratic ideals and conventional religion, sparking fierce debate about power, progress, and humanity's future. ... Read more
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| Author | Carlyle, Thomas, 1795-1881 |
|---|---|
| Title | On Heroes, Hero-Worship, and the Heroic in History |
| Note | Wikipedia page about this book: en.wikipedia.org/wiki/On_Heroes,_Hero-Worship,_%26_the_Heroic_in_History |
| Credits | Produced by Ron Burkey, and David Widger |
| Reading Level | Reading ease score: 66.0 (8th & 9th grade). Neither easy nor difficult to read. |
| Language | English |
| LoC Class | PR: Language and Literatures: English literature |
| Subject | Hero worship |
| Category | Text |
| eBook-No. | 1091 |
| ISBN (HTML) | 979-8-238-01091-5 |
| Release Date | Nov 1, 1997 |
| Last Update | Apr 4, 2013 |
| Copyright | Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads | 3670 downloads in the last 30 days. |
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