The Hero as Divinity - Thomas Carlyle - Bog

""The Hero As Divinity"" is a book written by Thomas Carlyle that explores the concept of heroism and its relation to divinity. The book is a collection of six lectures that Carlyle delivered in London in 1840. In the lectures, Carlyle argues that heroes are not just ordinary human beings, but rather they possess a divine quality that sets them apart from the rest of us. He examines the lives of various historical figures, such as Odin, Dante, and Shakespeare, to illustrate his point. Carlyle also discusses the role of heroism in society and how it can inspire people to greatness. The book is a thought-provoking exploration of the nature of heroism and its significance in human culture.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.