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Electra : a gender sensitive study of the plays based on the myth /

"Shakespeare's Hamlet follows a narrative pattern similar to that of the Greek Electra myth. We see signs of Electra's influence again in 20th-century works. This revised edition looks at the influence of Electra on popular culture throughout history and the questions it poses regardi...

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Bibliographic Details
Main Author: Laks, Batya Casper, 1942- (Author)
Format: Book
Language:English
Published: Jefferson, North Carolina : McFarland & Company, Inc., Publishers, [2019]
Edition:Second edition.
Subjects:
Electra > (Greek mythological figure) > In literature.
Electra > (Greek mythological figure)
1900-1999
Drama > 20th century > History and criticism.
Greek drama > History and criticism.
Literature, Modern > Greek influences.
Drama.
Greek drama.
Literature.
Criticism, interpretation, etc.
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Summary:"Shakespeare's Hamlet follows a narrative pattern similar to that of the Greek Electra myth. We see signs of Electra's influence again in 20th-century works. This revised edition looks at the influence of Electra on popular culture throughout history and the questions it poses regarding oppositions such as logic versus instinct, night versus day and repression versus freedom"--Provided by publisher.
Physical Description:viii, 221 pages ; 23 cm
Bibliography:Includes bibliographical references and index.
ISBN:1476676747
9781476676746