THE GREEK MYTHS THAT SHAPE THE WAY WE THINK
Λεπτομέρειες
Κωδικός Είδους:
247861
Εκδότης:
EAN:
9780500518809
Σελίδες:
304
Χώρα έκδοσης:
ΑΓΓΛΙΑ
Ημερομηνία έκδοσης:
24/03/2022
Βάρος:
0.640 kg
Κατηγορία:
ΞΕΝΟΓΛΩΣΣΗ ΛΟΓΟΤΕΧΝΙΑ, ΜΗ ΛΟΓΟΤΕΧΝΙΚΑ, ΠΑΙΔΙΚΑ
Περιγραφή
The Greek myths seem to speak to us universally, their deities tantalizingly human – often indulging in behaviours morally ambiguous at best and obscene at worst – and their heroes dealing with dilemmas and destinies that echo, if exaggeratedly, conflicts in our own lives. The dramatic choices that such figures as Prometheus, Medea and Oedipus face have resonated with audiences over thousands of years. These legends have been retold countless times, first by the conquering Romans, then through the medieval and Renaissance eras of Europe, and finally finding new expression in masterworks of art, literature and cinema on the global stage. Richard Buxton explores the stories at the heart of this ancient mythology and how they have come to influence our society today. Each chapter focuses on a mythical character and the powerful stories and interpretations that surround them. Yet the myths’ relevance has not been uniform; they shift with the cultural tide. They have endured moments of censure, criticism and even ridicule, but now their influence can be recognized almost everywhere, from opera to psychology, from fashion to contemporary art. How is it that these tales have retained their power to connect with our own fascinations, fears and desires, though they came from a world very different from our own? Buxton charts their cultural impact through a rich variety of re-imaginings, examining the many guises they have taken through the ages and the profound truths that they continue to illuminate.Παραγγελία
Τιμή με ΦΠΑ:
26,50 €
