Seneca: Hercules furens
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Seneca: Hercules furens
(Companions to Greek and Roman tragedy)
Bloomsbury Academic, 2017
- : hbk.
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Bibliography: p. [135]-144
Including chronology, glossary, and index.
Description and Table of Contents
Description
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.
Table of Contents
List of Illustrations
Dedication
Acknowledgments
Preface
Chapter 1. Introducing Hercules Furens
Chapter 2. Major Themes in Hercules Furens
Chapter 3. Monster-slayer, moral exemplar, and madman: Hercules' ancient roles
Chapter 4. Hercules Furens and Seneca's career
Chapter 5. Performance and Reception
Further reading
Bibliography
Chronology
Glossary of Greek and Latin terms
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