Seneca, Hercules furens

Seneca, Hercules furens

by Bernstein, Neil W.

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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 introduc…

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Summary

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

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Edition Statements

  • Publication Date:©2017

Publication Statements

  • Publisher(s):Bloomsbury Academic
  • Place of Publication:London
  • Language:eng
  • Publication Date:©2017

The Physical Object

  • Description:1 online resource (xv, 151 pages)

Edition Identifiers

  • ISBN:9781474254939, 1474254934, 9781474254915, 1474254918, 9781474254946, 1474254942
  • oclc:ocn968926289
  • LC Classification:PA6664.H43
  • Dewey Decimal:872/.01

Table of Contents

Introducing Hercules furens -- Major themes in Hercules furens -- Monster-slayer, moral exemplar, and madman: Hercules' ancient roles -- Hercules furens and Seneca's career -- Performance and reception

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Subjects

DRAMA -- Ancient, Classical & Medieval Hercules furens (Seneca, Lucius Annaeus) Literary studies -- classical, early & … Literary studies: plays & playwrights Literature: history & criticism Seneca, Lucius Annaeus

Writers

Bernstein, Neil W.

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