ISBN: 9781330344361 - the paradox of tragedy (classic reprint): the mahlon powell lectures, 1959: the mahlon powell lectures, 1959 (classic reprint) (3 resultados)

PAP. Condición: New. New Book. Shipped from UK. Established seller since 2000.

PAP. Condición: New. New Book. Shipped from UK. Established seller since 2000.

Paperback. Condición: New. Print on Demand. This book discusses the paradox of tragedy through the lens of philosophy and literature, particularly drama. The author challenges the notion that tragedy is a pleasurable form of entertainment and explores the psychological and philosophical reasons why people derive satisfaction from witnessing tragic events in literature and drama. The book examines the works of Aristotle and other philosophers to provide a historical context for the analysis of tragedy, and delves into the nature of the tragic hero, the role of pity and fear in tragic drama, and the relationship between tragedy and religion. The author argues that tragedy offers a unique form of catharsis that elevates the human spirit and provides a profound exploration of the human condition. This book is a reproduction of an important historical work, digitally reconstructed using state-of-the-art technology to preserve the original format. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in the book. print-on-demand item.…