Literary notes about Intrepid (AI summary)
In literature, "intrepid" is employed to evoke a sense of fearless resolve and unwavering bravery. It often appears in historical and adventure narratives to describe leaders and warriors who face danger with relentless determination, as seen when valor is attributed to commanders and soldiers enduring both offensive and defensive battles [1], [2], [3]. Additionally, the term enhances character portrayals, not only highlighting physical courage in traversing unknown realms [4] or confronting formidable foes [5] but also signifying an inner fortitude that sustains moral or intellectual boldness [6], [7]. In this way, "intrepid" serves as a powerful descriptor that imbues figures—from intrepid ambassadors saving nations to heroic travelers venturing into perilous territories—with an aura of heroic defiance and resolute spirit [8], [9].
- Many ages before Mahomet, their intrepid valor had been severely felt by their neighbors in offensive and defensive war.
— from The History of the Decline and Fall of the Roman Empire by Edward Gibbon - In this engagement the intrepid Wadsworth while trying to rally his men was mortally wounded and fell into the hands of the enemy.
— from Personal Memoirs of U. S. Grant, Complete by Ulysses S. Grant - The intrepid Caled, wheeling his cavalry on their flank and rear, exclaimed, with a loud voice, that Mahomet was slain.
— from The History of the Decline and Fall of the Roman Empire by Edward Gibbon - It likewise gave a short sketch of the discoveries and scientific services of this intrepid traveller.
— from Travels in the Central Parts of Indo-China (Siam), Cambodia, and Laos (Vol. 1 of 2) by Henri Mouhot - For hatred of the foreigner ever arms a few intrepid souls, ready to die for an idea.
— from Complete Original Short Stories of Guy De Maupassant by Guy de Maupassant - I became bold, haughty, intrepid, with a confidence the more firm, as it was simple, and resided in my soul rather than in my manner.
— from The Confessions of Jean Jacques Rousseau — Complete by Jean-Jacques Rousseau - After this little soliloquy I became so firm that, had it been necessary, I could have been intrepid.
— from The Confessions of Jean Jacques Rousseau — Complete by Jean-Jacques Rousseau - By the prompt decision of the intrepid ambassador the invader was led to withdraw, and war was prevented.
— from Pushing to the Front by Orison Swett Marden - Survey both worlds, intrepid and entire, In spite of witches, devils, dreams, and fire?
— from An Essay on Man; Moral Essays and Satires by Alexander Pope
