The Hero As Divinity The Hero As Man Of Letters From On Heroes And Hero Worship PDF Download

This is a seminal work by Scottish historian and essayist Thomas Carlyle, on the subject of heroism. Carlyle argues that true heroism is a combination of divine inspiration and personal greatness, and that the true heroes of history are those who have changed the world through their ideas and actions. The book is divided into six sections, each dealing with a different type of hero, and contains some of Carlyle's most famous and influential writing. 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 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. 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.