The Hero As Divinity - Paperback

by Thomas Carlyle (Author)

""The Hero As Divinity"" is a collection of essays written by Thomas Carlyle, a Scottish philosopher, historian, and essayist. The book explores the concept of heroism and its role in society. Carlyle argues that heroes are not just ordinary individuals, but rather they possess divine qualities that set them apart from the rest of humanity. He examines the lives of various historical figures, including Napoleon Bonaparte, Oliver Cromwell, and Muhammad, to illustrate his point. The book also delves into the idea of hero worship and its importance in shaping the moral values of a society. Carlyle's writing style is highly poetic and philosophical, making the book a challenging but rewarding read for those interested in the nature of heroism and its impact on society.THIS 52 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.