The Modern Hercules : Images of the Hero from the Nineteenth to the Early Twenty-First Century /

The Modern Hercules : Images of the Hero from the Nineteenth to the Early Twenty-First Century /

The Modern Hercules explores the reception of the ancient Greek hero Herakles - the Roman Hercules - in western culture from the nineteenth century to the present day. Each chapter considers a particular work or theme in detail, exploring this complex hero's transformations of identity and sign...

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Other Authors: Blanshard, Alastair J.L. (Editor), Stafford, Emma (Editor)

Format: eBook

Language: English

Published: Leiden; Boston : BRILL, 2021.

Series: Metaforms ; 21.

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Heracles > (Greek mythological character) > Art > Congresses.
Heracles > (Greek mythological character) > In literature > Congresses.
Hercules > (Roman mythological character) > Art > Congresses.
Hercules > (Roman mythological character) > In literature > Congresses.
Arts, Modern > Themes, motives > Congresses.

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Call Number: NX652.H4

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Summary:The Modern Hercules explores the reception of the ancient Greek hero Herakles - the Roman Hercules - in western culture from the nineteenth century to the present day. Each chapter considers a particular work or theme in detail, exploring this complex hero's transformations of identity and significance in a wide range of modern media, including literature, visual arts and film. The volume is one of four to be published in the Metaforms series examining the extraordinarily persistent figuring of Herakles-Hercules in western culture, drawing together scholars from a range of disciplines to offer a unique insight into the hero's perennial appeal.
Physical Description:1 online resource.
Bibliography:Includes bibliographical references and index.
ISBN:9789004440067
9789004440005