ENGLISH

The heroic heart: greatness ancient and modern

By Lindberg , Tod

Book information

Publisher
Encounter Books
Year
2015
ISBN
9781594038242, 9781594038235, 1594038236
Language
english
Format
EPUB
Filesize
856 kB (876277 bytes)
Edition
First American edition
Pages
232 pages ; 24 cm\0
Time added
2020-07-26 19:24:52
Conduct of life;Heroes

Description

Describes what it means to be labeled a "hero" in both ancient and modern times and presents detailed and intimate portraits of figures in history and literature who have been categorized as such.;Gods and heroes -- The danger of heroes -- The hero-king -- A hero's bargain -- Heroism and democracy -- The backlash against the slaying hero -- Vestigial and virtual heroes -- The saving hero -- Sacrifice and generosity -- The return of the slaying hero?

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