Persuasion in greek tragedy: a study of peitho
Auteur :
Buxton, R. G. A.
Éditeur :
Cambridge University Press
ISBN :
9780521136730
Date de publication :
25 févr. 2010
Dimensions :
21,6 x 14,0 x 1,5 cm
Poids :
340 g
Format :
Trade paperback (US)
Langue :
Anglais
Pays d'origine :
Grande Bretagne
A distinctive feature of Greek culture was an interest in the interrelationships between persuasion (peitho), deception and violence. In this study, R. G. A. Buxton examines the concept of peitho before analysing plays by Aischylos, Sophokles and Euripides in which persuasion plays a major role.