The Classicist

The Classicist: History And The Tragic Hero

How extraordinary circumstances bring forth unusual leaders.

The Classicist•November 19, 2020
The Classicist: History And The Tragic Hero

Victor Davis Hanson explains the concept of the “tragic hero” — a figure both uniquely suited to address the issues of his time but destined to be reviled — and explains why the label may apply to Donald Trump.

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Victor Davis Hanson

Victor Davis Hanson

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