Seneca
Peter J. Davis
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Seneca
Published
2003
Publisher
Duckworth
Pages
172
ISBN-10
0715632221
Description
Written in Nero's Rome in about AD 62, Seneca's Thyestes is one of the greatest and most influential of classical tragedies. As the bloodiest work in the Greco-Roman canon, Thyestes was long reviled for its depiction of savage violence and for its representation of human bestiality. Peter Davis argues that the play needs to be understood as the response of a major politician, philosopher and tragic poet to the increasingly tyrannical rule of the emperor. In this companion he explores key aspects of the play, including the circumstances of its composition, its performance history and its impact on subsequent dramatists, including Shakespeare and Jonson
Subjects
Die Fabel von Atreus und Thyestes in den wichtigsten Tragödien der englischen, französischen und italienischen Literatur
The Passions in Play
PASSIONS IN PLAY: THYESTES AND THE DYNAMICS OF SENECAN DRAMA
Performing disgust
Oedipus
Il "Thyestes" di Seneca
Frequently Asked Questions
How many pages are in Seneca?
This edition of Seneca has approximately 172 pages. Please note, this is an estimate and the exact page count can vary between hardcover, paperback, and e-book versions.
How long does it take to read Seneca?
For most readers, Seneca typically takes between 3h 35m and 2h 23m to complete. This is based on the book's length of approximately 43,000 words and common reading speeds.
Here's a detailed breakdown: • Continuous reading at 250 WPM: approximately 2h 52m of focused reading • Casual reading (30 minutes/day): you could finish in roughly 6 days • Estimated word count: 43,000 words
Your individual reading time will vary based on your personal reading pace, the amount of daily reading time, and your familiarity with the subject matter.
What is the word count of Seneca?
The estimated word count for Seneca is approximately 43,000 words. This figure is calculated using industry-standard methods that consider genre-specific word density patterns, typical formatting and layout characteristics, and standard words-per-page ratios for published books.
This is an approximation — actual word count may vary based on font size, formatting, edition, and the presence of illustrations or charts.
Who is the author of Seneca?
Seneca was written by Peter J. Davis.
When was Seneca published?
The publication date for this specific edition is 2003. The original work may have been published on a different date.