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Tragic Pathos: Pity and Fear in Greek Philosophy and Tragedy
Munteanu, Dana LaCourse (Ohio State University)
Tragic Pathos: Pity and Fear in Greek Philosophy and Tragedy
Munteanu, Dana LaCourse (Ohio State University)
In modern times philosophers and neuropsychologists have explored the nature of the emotions aroused by literature; but ancient Greek thinkers had already developed their unique assessments of the tragic emotions. This analysis of pity and fear within fifth-century tragedies provides insights into the ethical and social implications of the emotions.
292 pages
Media | Books Hardcover Book (Book with hard spine and cover) |
Released | December 26, 2011 |
ISBN13 | 9780521765107 |
Publishers | Cambridge University Press |
Pages | 292 |
Dimensions | 160 × 233 × 19 mm · 589 g |
Language | English |