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Explore the profound connections between Classical Greek tragedy and Archaic thought through eight authoritative essays by leading contemporary scholars. This collection examines how ancient playwrights engaged with core philosophical concepts including divine justice, divine influence on human affairs, fate versus human responsibility, fortune's instability, hybris and ate, and the inheritance of guilt across generations. The book traces tragedy's relationship with Presocratic philosophy and reveals how fifth-century dramatists wove Archaic features into their ethical and political vision. Essential reading for anyone studying ancient Greek drama, classical philosophy, or the intellectual foundations of Western literature, this Classical Press of Wales publication presents a compelling scholarly argument for understanding tragedy as a vital bridge between two transformative periods of Greek intellectual history.

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Eight essays by leading contemporary Classical Greek scholars examining tragedy's connection to Archaic Period thought and philosophy.

Covers essential themes including divine justice, fate, human responsibility, hybris, ate, and the inheritance of suffering in Greek tragedy.

Analyses how Presocratic philosophy influenced Classical Greek tragic drama and shaped fifth-century ethical and political ideas.

Published by Classical Press of Wales, offering rigorous academic perspective on Ancient Greek civilisation and dramatic literature.

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hardcover
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Amazon UK
Release Date
28 January 2013
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19 May 2012

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