Tragedy and civilization
Charles Segal
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Tragedy and civilization
Published
1999
Publisher
University of Oklahoma Press
Pages
506
ISBN-10
0806131365
Description
Drawing on comprehensive analyses of all of Sophocles' plays, on structuralist anthropology, and on other extensive work on myth and tragedy, Charles Segal examines Sophocles both as a great dramatic poet and as a serious thinker. He shows how Sophoclean tragedy reflects the human condition in its constant and tragic struggle for order and civilized life against the ever-present threat of savagery and chaotic violence, both within society and within the individual. Tragedy and Civilization begins with a study of these themes and then proceeds to detailed discussions of each of the seven plays. For this edition Segal also provides a new preface discussing recent developments in the study of Sophocles.
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This edition of Tragedy and civilization has approximately 506 pages. Please note, this is an estimate and the exact page count can vary between hardcover, paperback, and e-book versions.
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For most readers, Tragedy and civilization typically takes between 10h 33m and 7h 2m to complete. This is based on the book's length of approximately 126,500 words and common reading speeds.
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The estimated word count for Tragedy and civilization is approximately 126,500 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.
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Who is the author of Tragedy and civilization?
Tragedy and civilization was written by Charles Segal.
When was Tragedy and civilization published?
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