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The Hero As A Man Of Letters

The Hero As A Man Of Letters

Carlyle, Thomas

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Literary Criticism

ISBN10: 1425360246
ISBN13: 9781425360245
Publisher: Kessinger Pub Llc
Published: Dec 8 2005
Pages: 56
Weight: 0.33
Height: 0.12 Width: 8.25 Depth: 11.00
Language: English
The Hero as a Man of Letters is a collection of essays by Scottish philosopher and historian Thomas Carlyle, first published in 1840. The book explores the idea of the hero as a literary figure, examining the works of various writers and thinkers throughout history who have embodied the qualities of heroism in their writing. Carlyle argues that the hero is not just a fictional character, but a real-life figure who can inspire and motivate individuals to greatness. The essays in this book cover a range of topics, including the heroism of Dante, Shakespeare, and Goethe, as well as the role of literature in shaping society and culture. Throughout the book, Carlyle emphasizes the importance of moral and spiritual values in the hero's journey, and encourages readers to seek out and emulate the heroic qualities that they find in literature. The Hero as a Man of Letters is a thought-provoking and insightful work that continues to be studied and discussed by scholars and readers alike.THIS 54 PAGE ARTICLE WAS EXTRACTED FROM THE BOOK: On Heroes, Hero-Worship and the Heroic in History, by Thomas Carlyle. To purchase the entire book, please order ISBN 0766130762.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.

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