Wisdom and Folly in Euripides (Trends in Classics - Supplementary Volumes, 31)
ISBN-13:
9783110452259
ISBN-10:
3110452251
Edition:
1
Author:
Poulheria Kyriakou, Antonios Rengakos
Publication date:
2016
Publisher:
De Gruyter
Format:
Hardcover
455 pages
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ISBN-13:
9783110452259
ISBN-10:
3110452251
Edition:
1
Author:
Poulheria Kyriakou, Antonios Rengakos
Publication date:
2016
Publisher:
De Gruyter
Format:
Hardcover
455 pages
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Wisdom and Folly in Euripides (Trends in Classics - Supplementary Volumes, 31) (ISBN-13: 9783110452259 and ISBN-10: 3110452251), written by authors
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A major, defining polarity in Euripidean drama, wisdom and folly, has never so far been the subject of a book-length study. The volume aims at filling this gap. Virtually all Euripidean characters, from gods to slaves, are subject to some aspect of folly and claim at least some measure of wisdom. The playwright's sophisticated handling of the tradition and the pervasive ambiguity in his work add extra layers of complexity. Wisdom and folly become inextricably intertwined, as gods pursue their agendas and mortal characters struggle to control their destiny, deal with their troubles, confront their past, and chart their future. Their amoral or immoral behavior and various limitations often affect also their families and communities. Leading international scholars discuss wisdom and folly from various thematic angles and theoretical perspectives. A final section deals with the polarity's reception in vase-painting and literature. The result is a wealth of fresh insights into moral, social and historical issues. The volume is of interest to students and scholars of classical drama and its reception, of philosophy, and of rhetoric
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