Seneca: Hercules Furens (Paperback)

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.

General

Imprint:	Bloomsbury Academic
Country of origin:	United Kingdom
Series:	Companions to Greek and Roman Tragedy
Release date:	August 2018
Authors:	Neil Bernstein
Dimensions:	216 x 138mm (L x W)
Format:	Paperback
Pages:	168
ISBN-13:	978-1-350-08081-2
Categories:	Books > Language & Literature > Literature: history & criticism > Literary studies > Classical, early & medieval Books > Language & Literature > Literature: history & criticism > Plays & playwrights > General
LSN:	1-350-08081-0
Barcode:	9781350080812

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