Humans and gods in Sophocles and early Greek thought : theology, epistemology and narrative /

"Argues that Sophoclean tragedy is a distinctive form of religious discourse concerned with exploring the relationship between humans and gods and profoundly engaged with contemporary intellectual culture. Explores key plays in detail as well as general themes and aspects of narrative structure...

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Main Author: Johnston, Alexandre (Author)
Format: Book
Language:English
Published: Cambridge, United Kingdom ; New York, NY : Cambridge University Press, 2026.
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Summary:"Argues that Sophoclean tragedy is a distinctive form of religious discourse concerned with exploring the relationship between humans and gods and profoundly engaged with contemporary intellectual culture. Explores key plays in detail as well as general themes and aspects of narrative structure and performance"-- Provided by publisher.
Physical Description:x, 221 pages ; 24 cm
Bibliography:Includes bibliographical references and indexes.
ISBN:9781009727808
100972780X
9781009727792
1009727796