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Prometheus (Hardcover)
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Prometheus (Hardcover)
Series: Gods and Heroes of the Ancient World
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Myths and legends of this rebellious god, who defied Zeus to steal
fire for mankind, thrive in art and literature from ancient Greece
to the present day. Prometheus' gifts to mortals of the raw
materials of culture and technological advancement, along with the
curse of despair that followed the enlightenment of humankind, have
formed the basis of a poetic and powerful embodiment of the human
condition.
Seeking to locate the nature of this compelling tale's continuing
relevance throughout history, Carol Dougherty traces a history of
the myth from its origins in ancient Greece to its resurgence in
the works of the Romantic age and beyond. A Prometheus emerges that
was a rebel against Zeus's tyranny to Aeschylus, a defender of
political and artistic integrity to Shelley and a symbol of
technological innovation during the industrial revolution, his
resilience and adaptability illuminating his power and importance
in Western culture.
This book provides a comprehensive introduction to the Prometheus
myth, emphasizing the vitality and flexibility of his myth in a
variety of historical, literary, and artistic contexts of the
ancient Greeks, the Romantics, and twentieth-century English poet,
Tony Harrison. It is an essential introduction to the Promethean
myth for readers interested in Classics, the arts and literature
alike.
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