Seneca, Hercules furens Neil W. Bernstein.

Format:

Book

Author/Creator:

Bernstein, Neil W., 1973- author.

Series:

Companions to Greek and Roman tragedy.

Companions to Greek and Roman tragedy

Language:

English

Subjects (All):

Seneca, Lucius Annaeus, approximately 4 B.C.-65 A.D. Hercules furens.

Seneca, Lucius Annaeus.

Physical Description:

1 online resource (169 pages) : illustrations.

Place of Publication:

London New York Bloomsbury Academic 2017.

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

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

List of Illustrations

Dedication

Acknowledgments

Preface

Chapter 1. Introducing Hercules Furens

Chapter 2. Major Themes in Hercules Furens

Chapter 3. Monster-slayer, moral exemplar, and madman: Hercules' ancient roles

Chapter 4. Hercules Furens and Seneca's career

Chapter 5. Performance and Reception

Further reading

Bibliography

Chronology

Glossary of Greek and Latin terms

Notes:

Includes bibliographical references and index.

ISBN:

9781474254946

1474254942

9781474254915

1474254918

OCLC:

968926289