Word: phophetic
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Although in some specific ways Carlyle proved a remarkable phophet, his fundamental ideas have not won their way, particularly in America. His hero-theory and his opposition to democracy have fallen before the trend of the times. Nevertheless, his books still posses a fund of social and spiritual energy which well repays the modern student. Professor Perry indicates the approach to that source of energy. To those who have taken Professor Perry's course on Carlyle, the book is a welcome crystallization of the spirit of that study. To those unacquainted with Carlyle it should prove an alluring introduction...
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