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100 1  Emerson, Ralph Waldo,|d1803-1882. 
245 10 Heroism. /|cRalph Waldo Emerson. 
264  1 New York :|bI. Somerville,|c[1906] 
300    1 online resource (31 pages). 
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490 1  Ralph Waldo Emerson anthology 
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520    What does it take to be a hero? What is heroic? Who is a 
       hero? Although it is not often considered to be among 
       Ralph Waldo Emerson’s “essential” readings, “Heroism,” 
       is a thought provoking and inspiring piece, worthy of its 
       place on the bookshelves of Emerson enthusiasts. In this 
       brief essay, Emerson, in his bold and yet carefully chosen
       tone attempts to define the essence of heroes. Keeping in 
       line with his doctrine of self-reliance, Emerson believes 
       that every person has the innate ability to become a hero.
       Heroic traits are not limited to a select few, but instead,
       are only exhibited by those who accept themselves and 
       endeavor to maintain self-trust and consistency in their 
       actions. Emerson writes, “The characteristic of a genuine
       heroism is its persistency. All men have wandering 
       impulses, fits and starts of generosity. But when you have
       resolved to be great, abide by yourself, and do not weakly
       try to reconcile yourself with the world. The heroic 
       cannot be the common, nor the common the heroic.” 
600 10 Goudy, Frederic W.|q(Frederic William),|d1865-1947. 
830  0 Ralph Waldo Emerson anthology. 
830  0 BiblioBoard Core module. 
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