Hybris, a Study in the Values of Honour and Shame in Ancient Greece (Paperback)

Hybris is today amongst the most often used and indeed misused terms from Ancient Greece, but it is central to an understanding of Greek literature and society. The purpose of this book is to examine in detail exactly what it means. Dr Fisher traces the use of the concept in literature and law from the time of Homer to that of Plato. He finds throughout that the essence of hybris is the deliberate infliction of dishonour and shame upon others. It is not, as commonly thought, a special form of pride or self-confidence which offends the gods and is characteristic of tragic heroes. Dr Fisher's thorough and thoughtful treatment of this concept aims to be a a standard work for many years to come.

General

Imprint:	Aris & Phillips
Country of origin:	United Kingdom
Release date:	March 1992
Authors:	N.R.E. Fisher
Dimensions:	210 x 150mm (L x W)
Format:	Paperback
Pages:	400
ISBN-13:	978-0-85668-144-8
Categories:	Books > Language & Literature > Literature: history & criticism > Literary studies > Classical, early & medieval Books > Reference & Interdisciplinary > Interdisciplinary studies > Cultural studies > History of ideas, intellectual history Books > Humanities > History > European history > BCE to 500 CE Books > History > European history > BCE to 500 CE
LSN:	0-85668-144-X
Barcode:	9780856681448

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