| Description |
1 online resource (xi, 229 pages) |
| Series |
Cambridge classical studies |
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Cambridge classical studies.
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| Contents |
Introduction : Heracles in perspective -- 1. Ritual and violence -- 2. Madness and the gods -- 3. Arete and the image of Athens -- Conclusion |
| Summary |
"This book offers a comprehensive reading of Heracles, examining it in the contexts of Euripidean dramaturgy, Greek drama and fifth-century Athenian society. It shows that the play, which raises profound questions on divinity and human values, deserves to have a prominent place in every discussion about Euripides and about Greek tragedy. Tracing some of Euripides' most spectacular writing in terms or emotional and intellectual effect, and discussing questions of narrative, rhetoric, stagecraft and audience reception, this work is required reading for all students and scholars of Euripides."--Jacket |
| Bibliography |
Includes bibliographical references (pages 195-216) and indexes |
| Notes |
English |
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Print version record |
| Subject |
Euripides. Heracles.
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| SUBJECT |
Heracles (Greek mythological character) fast |
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Heracles (Euripides) fast |
| Subject |
Heracles (Greek mythology) in literature
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Tragedy.
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Greek drama (Tragedy)
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tragedies.
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tragedy (general genre)
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DRAMA -- Ancient, Classical & Medieval.
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Greek drama (Tragedy)
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Literature
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Tragedy
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| Form |
Electronic book
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| ISBN |
9780511482342 |
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0511482345 |
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9780511136740 |
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0511136749 |
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1107154065 |
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9781107154063 |
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1280422416 |
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9781280422416 |
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0511182228 |
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9780511182228 |
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0511300174 |
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9780511300172 |
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