The Medea of Seneca: With an Introduction and Notes (Classic Reprint)

Hugh Macmaster Kingery

ISBN 10: 1527889599 / ISBN 13: 9781527889590

Published by Forgotten Books, 2018

About this Item

Print on Demand. This book presents a critical analysis of the Roman tragedies penned by Lucius Annaeus Seneca. Seneca's tragedies are studied against the backdrop of their Greek counterparts, revealing the author's dramatic skill and philosophical depth. The author explores how Seneca infused Greek tragedy with his own Stoic beliefs, examining the ways in which this influenced characterization, plot development, and the portrayal of themes such as fate, passion, revenge, and the human condition. By delving into the complexities of Seneca's writings, the book sheds light on the evolution of Roman tragedy and the enduring legacy of Seneca's philosophical insights on the human experience. This book is a reproduction of an important historical work, digitally reconstructed using state-of-the-art technology to preserve the original format. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in the book.

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Bibliographic Details

• Title: The Medea of Seneca: With an Introduction and Notes (Classic Reprint)
• Publisher: Forgotten Books
• Publication Date: 2018
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 1527889599
• ISBN 13: 9781527889590
• Binding: Paperback
• Condition: New
• Book Type: print-on-demand item
• Seller catalogs:
  • Ancient and Medieval Drama

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Synopsis

Excerpt from The Medea of Seneca<br/><br/>The text is practically unchanged from the first edition, and the general plan of the notes remains the same.