Wounded Heroes
Marina Berzins McCoy
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Wounded Heroes
Published
2013
Publisher
Oxford University Press, Incorporated
Pages
247
ISBN-13
9781299832879
Description
Vulnerability is not often associated with virtue. Yet to be vulnerable is central to human experience. In this book, McCoy examines ways in which Greek epic, tragedy, and philosophy have important insights to offer about the nature of human vulnerability and how human beings might better come to terms with their own vulnerability. While studies of Greek heroism and virtue often focus on strength of character, prowess in war, or the achievement of honor for oneself or one?s society, McCoy examines another side to Greek thought that extols the recognition and proper acceptance of vulnerability. McCoy begins with the literary works of Homer?s Iliad, Sophocles? Oedipus Rex, Oedipus at Colonus and Philoctetes before expanding her analysis to philosophical works. There, she analyzes imagery of wounding in Plato?s Gorgias and Symposium as well as Aristotle?s work on the vulnerability inherent in friendship and an innovative interpretation of tragic catharsis in the Poetics. As much a work of philosophy as of classical textual analysis, McCoy?s work aims at a deeper understanding of the virtues of vulnerability for individuals and societies alike.
Subjects
Ἰλιάς
Hippolytus
Revelations of divine love, recorded by Julian, anchoress at Norwich, A.D. 1373
Iphigenia in Aulis
Factorum et dictorum memorabilium libri IX
Commentarii rerum memorabilium
Frequently Asked Questions
How many pages are in Wounded Heroes?
This edition of Wounded Heroes has approximately 247 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 Wounded Heroes?
For most readers, Wounded Heroes typically takes between 5h 9m and 3h 26m to complete. This is based on the book's length of approximately 61,750 words and common reading speeds.
Here's a detailed breakdown: • Continuous reading at 250 WPM: approximately 4h 7m of focused reading • Casual reading (30 minutes/day): you could finish in roughly 9 days • Estimated word count: 61,750 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 Wounded Heroes?
The estimated word count for Wounded Heroes is approximately 61,750 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 Wounded Heroes?
Wounded Heroes was written by Marina Berzins McCoy.
When was Wounded Heroes published?
The publication date for this specific edition is 2013. The original work may have been published on a different date.