Tragic pathos: pity and fear in greek philosophy and tragedy
Auteur :
Munteanu, Dana LaCourse
Éditeur :
Cambridge University Press
ISBN :
9781107526587
Date de publication :
14 mai 2015
Dimensions :
22,9 x 15,2 x 1,6 cm
Poids :
400 g
Format :
Trade paperback (US)
Langue :
Anglais
Pays d'origine :
Grande Bretagne
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.