| Description |
1 online resource (xv, 151 pages). |
| Physical Medium |
polychrome |
| Description |
text file |
| Series |
Companions to Greek and Roman tragedy
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Companions to Greek and Roman tragedy.
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| Summary |
Hercules is the best-known character from classical mythology. Seneca's play Hercules Furens presents the hero at a moment of triumph turned to tragedy. Hercules returns from his final labor, his journey to the Underworld, and then slaughters his family in an episode of madness. This play exerted great influence on Shakespeare and other Renaissance tragedians, and also inspired contemporary adaptations in film, TV, and comics. Aimed at undergraduates and non-specialists, this companion introduces the play's action, historical context and literary tradition, critical reception, adaptation, and performance tradition |
| Bibliography |
Includes bibliographical references (pages 121-144) and index. |
| Contents |
Introducing Hercules furens -- Major themes in Hercules furens -- Monster-slayer, moral exemplar, and madman: Hercules' ancient roles -- Hercules furens and Seneca's career -- Performance and reception |
| Local Note |
eBooks on EBSCOhost EBSCO eBook Subscription Academic Collection - North America |
| Subject |
Seneca, Lucius Annaeus, approximately 4 B.C.-65 A.D. Hercules furens.
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Hercules furens (Seneca, Lucius Annaeus) |
| Genre/Form |
Electronic books.
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| Other Form: |
Print version: Bernstein, Neil W., 1973- Seneca, Hercules furens. London ; New York : Bloomsbury Academic, 2017 9781474254922 (DLC) 2016048851 (OCoLC)956749341 |
| ISBN |
9781474254939 (electronic book) |
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1474254934 (electronic book) |
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9781474254915 (pdf) |
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1474254918 (pdf) |
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9781474254946 (electronic book) |
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1474254942 (electronic book) |
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9781474254922 (hardback) |
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1474254926 (hardback) |
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9781350080812 (paperback) |
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1350080810 (paperback) |
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