| Description |
1 online resource (xv, 151 pages) |
| Series |
Companions to Greek and Roman tragedy |
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Companions to Greek and Roman tragedy.
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| 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 |
| 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 |
| Notes |
Print version record |
| Subject |
Seneca, Lucius Annaeus, approximately 4 B.C.-65 A.D. Hercules furens.
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| SUBJECT |
Hercules furens (Seneca, Lucius Annaeus) fast |
| Subject |
Literature: history & criticism.
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Literary studies: classical, early & medieval.
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Literary studies: plays & playwrights.
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DRAMA -- Ancient, Classical & Medieval.
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| Form |
Electronic book
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| ISBN |
9781474254939 |
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1474254934 |
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9781474254915 |
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1474254918 |
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9781474254946 |
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1474254942 |
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