El Héroe: The Valiant Hero (1637)

By Baltasar Gracián and M San Pedro

Book Overview

El H roe: The Valiant Hero (1637) stands as a timeless masterpiece of didactic prose, meticulously crafted to guide readers on the path to becoming a Valiant Hero and living a successful and virtuous life. Within its pages, "El Padre" Baltasar Graci n explores the essential qualities that define the ideal man, emphasizing the significance of ingenuity, prudence, and self-mastery in overcoming life's challenges.

As the first of Graci n's seven masterpieces, El H roe is the culmination of over fifteen years of dedicated study into the thoughts and experiences of historical figures such as Emperors Alexander and Julius Caesar, the kings of Spain, and renowned philosophers and writers like Seneca, Aesop, and Aristotle. In its twenty chapters, readers will discover a wealth of knowledge distilled into a comprehensive guide for personal development and moral excellence.

This enduring work offers profound insights into the nature of heroism and virtue, focusing on the essential qualities required to embody a Valiant Hero characterized by courage, wisdom, integrity, and piety.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1945028645
• ISBN13: 9781945028649
• Release Date: August 2024
• Publisher: Moises San Pedro
• Length: 86 Pages
• Weight: 0.21 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.2" x 5.0" x 8.0"