On Heroes Hero-Worship and the Heroic in History

<p>In On Heroes Hero-Worship and the Heroic in History Thomas Carlyle explores the profound influence of great individuals on the course of human events. Through a series of lectures Carlyle examines different types of heroes-the divinity hero (Odin) the prophet hero (Muhammad) the poet hero (Dante and Shakespeare) the priest hero (Luther and Knox) and the man of letters hero (Johnson Rousseau Burns). </p><p> Carlyle's work delves into the qualities that define a hero arguing that genuine heroes possess sincerity originality and an ability to inspire and lead others. He emphasizes the importance of hero-worship as a natural and beneficial human instinct suggesting that society thrives when it recognizes and follows its true leaders. On Heroes Hero-Worship and the Heroic in History remains a significant work in understanding nineteenth-century thought on history leadership and the role of the individual.</p><p>This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it. This work was reproduced from the original artifact and remains as true to the original work as possible. Therefore you will see the original copyright references library stamps (as most of these works have been housed in our most important libraries around the world) and other notations in the work.</p><p>This work is in the public domain in the United States of America and possibly other nations. Within the United States you may freely copy and distribute this work as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work.</p><p>As a reproduction of a historical artifact this work may contain missing or blurred pages poor pictures errant marks etc. Scholars believe and we concur that this work is important enough to be preserved reproduced and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.</p>