Representations of Tragic Themes in Plutarch's Lives : Demetrius and Antony
Författare
Summary, in English
This thesis considers any existing representations of tragic themes in Plutarch's Lives of Demetrius and Antony. There is a modern debate regarding the nature of the tragic, which is initially adressed. The proposed themes are treated from the perspective of Plutarch's literary and moral intentions, namely the presentation of negative examples.
Avdelning/ar
- Master's Programme: Language and Linguistics
- Grekiska (antik och bysantinsk)
Publiceringsår
2014
Språk
Engelska
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Dokumenttyp
Examensarbete för masterexamen (Två år)
Ämne
- Languages and Literatures
Nyckelord
- Plutarch tragedy representations
Handledare
- Karin Blomqvist (Professor)