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This title examines the role and theme of the hero archetype in "Harry Potter and the Sorcerer's Stone", "To Kill a Mockingbird", "12 Years a Slave", "The Scarlet Letter", and "Little Women". It features four analysis papers that consider the hero theme, each using different critical lenses, writing techniques, or aspects of the theme.

Contains twenty critical essays that explore the role of the hero's journey in various literary works.

Explores how to lead a heroic life, facing challenges with courage, strength of character, and wisdom, much as a hiker uses those qualities on a challenging trail.

A collection of stories of outstanding men and women who have accomplished great things, frequently despite nearly impossible odds. Some of them are widely famous, others are relatively obscure. Some are contemporary, others lived in the distant past.

Profiles seventeen young men and women, ranging in age from twelve to twenty-three, who had a large impact on world history.

Thirty-five famous American historians tell the stories of forgotten heroes that have made major contributions to United States history.