On Heroes, Hero-Worship, and the Heroic in History (eBook)

Exploring Hero-Worship in History and Literature

Thomas Carlyle (Autor)

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2023
219 Seiten
Good Press (Verlag)
406-633953715-6 (EAN)

Infos

In Thomas Carlyle's 'On Heroes, Hero-Worship, and the Heroic in History', the author delves into the concept of heroism and examines the idea of hero-worship in different fields such as literature, religion, and politics. Carlyle presents a series of lectures that discuss the qualities that make a hero and how individuals throughout history have been admired and venerated as heroes. Written in a persuasive and engaging prose style, the book reflects Carlyle's belief in the importance of great men and women in shaping the course of human events. Thomas Carlyle, a Scottish philosopher and essayist, was influenced by Romanticism and German idealism, which inspired his fascination with heroes and their impact on society. His personal experiences and observations of the world around him also influenced his writing, making him a significant figure in Victorian literature. I highly recommend 'On Heroes, Hero-Worship, and the Heroic in History' to readers interested in exploring the concept of heroism and its significance in shaping our understanding of history and culture. Carlyle's insightful analysis and thought-provoking ideas make this book a valuable read for anyone interested in the study of great individuals and their influence on society.

Produkt-Details

• Erscheint lt. Verlag: 12.8.2023
• Verlagsort: Prague
• Sprache: englisch
• Themenwelt: Literatur ► Essays / Feuilleton
• Schlagworte: 19th century literature • 19th Century Philosophy • Biographies • British literary criticism • Cultural hero analysis • English literature • Enlightenment ideals examination • Great men narratives • Heroes • Heroism in literature • hero worship • Historical heroes • historical non-fiction • Historiography exploration • Literary Analysis • Literary criticism • literary heroes • Scottish author insights • Scottish Literature • Social hero worship • Thomas Carlyle • Victorian intellectual heritage