Tragedy Offstage: Suffering and Sympathy in Ancient Athens
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Humane ideals were central to the image Athenians had of themselves and their city during the classical period. Tragic plays, which formed a part of civic education, often promoted pity and compassion. But it is less clear to what extent Athenians embraced such ideals in daily life. How were they expected to respond, emotionally and pragmatically, to the suffering of other people? Under what circumstances? At what risk to themselves? In...
Format:Paperback
Language:English
ISBN:0292722389
ISBN13:9780292722385
Release Date:December 2006
Publisher:University of Texas Press
Length:250 Pages
Weight:0.82 lbs.
Dimensions:0.6" x 6.0" x 9.0"
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