Der König Ödipus des Sophokles gehört zu den berühmtesten Tragödien der Antike. In der europäischen und auch außereuropäischen Literatur lässt sich eine vielfältige Wirkungsgeschichte nachweisen. Für Aristoteles galt das Drama geradezu als Mustertragödie, und bis in die Gegenwar…
Adapting Western Classics for the Chinese Stage presents a comprehensive study of transnational, transcultural, and translingual adaptations of Western classics from the turn of the twentieth century to present-day China in the age of globalization. Supported by a wide range of …
Riddles played a prominent role in Ancient Greek life in applications such as literature, general education, and cult activities. Examining this diverse genre in all its aspects, this study analyses how and why riddles are told. It also carefully considers the identity and chara…
Riddles played a prominent role in Ancient Greek life in applications such as literature, general education, and cult activities. Examining this diverse genre in all its aspects, this study analyses how and why riddles are told. It also carefully considers the identity and chara…