Shakespeare and classical tragedy : the influence of Seneca /

Charts the influence of Seneca - both as specific text and inherited tragedies. It re-evaluates the work of Seneca and reassesses his influence on Shakespeare which extends beyond the tragedies to the tragicomedies.

Bibliographic Details
Main Author:	Miola, Robert S.
Format:	eBook
Language:	English
Language Notes:	English.
Published:	Oxford : Clarendon, 1992.
Subjects:	Shakespeare, William, > 1564-1616 > Knowledge > Literature. Seneca, Lucius Annaeus, > approximately 4 B.C.-65 A.D. > Influence. Shakespeare, William, > 1564-1616 > Tragedies. Seneca, Lucius Annaeus, > approximately 4 B.C.-65 A.D. Shakespeare, William, > 1564-1616 Classical drama > Appreciation > England. Mythology, Classical, in literature. English drama > Roman influences. Classicism > England. Tragedy. Théâtre ancien > Appréciation > Angleterre. Mythologie ancienne dans la littérature. Classicisme > Angleterre. Tragédie. tragedies. tragedy (general genre) Literature Classical drama > Appreciation Classicism Criticism and interpretation English drama > Roman influences Influence (Literary, artistic, etc.) Mythology, Classical, in literature Tragedy England Electronic books.
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Description
Summary:	Charts the influence of Seneca - both as specific text and inherited tragedies. It re-evaluates the work of Seneca and reassesses his influence on Shakespeare which extends beyond the tragedies to the tragicomedies.
Physical Description:	1 online resource (224 pages)
Bibliography:	Includes bibliographical references and index.
ISBN:	9780191670831 0191670839