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1923 2vol On Heroes, Hero Worship by Thomas Carlyle Antique History Book Set

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1923 2vol On Heroes, Hero Worship by Thomas Carlyle Antique History Book Set

"The Carlton Classics"
On Heroes, Hero Worship And The Heroic In History
By Thomas Carlyle
With Biographical Introduction by Hannaford Bennett
Published by John Long Ltd: London 1923
Complete 2 Volume Set

"This attractive 1923 two-volume set from the Carlton Classics series presents Thomas Carlyle's seminal lectures On Heroes, Hero-Worship and the Heroic in History, one of the most influential works of 19th-century cultural criticism. Bound in uniform red cloth with decorative black stamping to the spines and upper boards, the set offers a pleasing balance of period style and durable production. The elegantly designed title pages—framed with ornamental borders characteristic of the Carlton imprint—lend the work a distinguished and collectible appearance.

Carlyle's text, originally delivered as lectures in 1840, explores the nature of heroism through figures such as Odin, Muhammad, Dante, Shakespeare, Luther, Cromwell, and the "Hero as Man of Letters." His argument that society is shaped and elevated by exceptional individuals was enormously influential throughout the Victorian period and remains a cornerstone of intellectual history. Hannaford Bennett's biographical introduction adds useful contextual background, discussing Carlyle's early life, literary development, and philosophical framework, helping modern readers situate the lectures within Carlyle's wider body of work.

As a complete matched set in its original 1923 bindings, these volumes offer both scholarly and aesthetic appeal. They stand as fine examples of early 20th-century reprints of major Victorian works, with clean typography, sturdy construction, and an enduringly handsome design. This set will appeal to collectors of Carlyle, students of Victorian intellectual history, and readers with an interest in classic philosophical and cultural thought presented in an elegant and accessible format."

Light wear and fading to covers as shown. Small signature inscription present in both volumes. Light foxing to prelims in Vol 2 only with vast majority of both books clean and well presented. Binding is good with no loose pages. An uncommon set in very good condition overall. Please study photos to further understand condition.

Size 15.5cm x 10cm x 1.5cm (x 2 books) (Volume 1 has 146 pages and Volume 2 completes the set to page 302)

PRODUCT DETAILS


Condition: Very good
Binding: Cloth
Special Attributes: ["Original Decorated Cloth Bindings", "Complete 2 Volume Set"]
Region: Europe
Subject: History
Original/Facsimile: Original
Seller Notes: Light wear and fading to covers as shown. Small signature inscription present in both volumes. Light foxing to prelims in Vol 2 only with vast majority of both books clean and well presented. Binding is good with no loose pages. An uncommon set in very good condition overall. Please study photos to further understand condition.
Language: English
Author: Thomas Carlyle
Publisher: John Long Ltd: London
Year Printed: 1923
Sub-subject: Thomas Carlyle