The Hero As Poet

By Thomas Carlyle

Book Overview

""The Hero As Poet"" is a collection of essays by Scottish philosopher and historian Thomas Carlyle. Originally published in 1840, this work explores the concept of heroism and its relationship to poetry. Carlyle argues that true heroes are those who have the ability to inspire others through their words and actions. He examines the lives and works of several historical figures, including Dante, Shakespeare, and Goethe, to illustrate his ideas. Throughout the book, Carlyle emphasizes the importance of imagination, creativity, and individuality in the pursuit of heroism. ""The Hero As Poet"" is widely regarded as one of Carlyle's most influential works and a significant contribution to the Romantic movement in literature.THIS 48 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.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 142536022X
• ISBN13: 9781425360221
• Release Date: December 2005
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 52 Pages
• Weight: 0.31 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.1" x 8.3" x 11.0"