Guilt and Extenuation in Tragedy: Variations on Racinian Excuses: 445 (Faux Titre) - Hardcover

Edward Forman

 
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Synopsis

This comparative literary study re-evaluates French tragedys impact on current approaches to guilt and extenuation. Focussing on Racine but ranging widely, it sheds original light on tragic archetypes through the lenses of performance theory and modern attitudes towards blame.

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About the Author

Edward Forman, D.Phil. (Oxford, 1978), has specialized on French theatre of all periods throughout his research and teaching career at Bristol University. His wide-ranging publications include a Historical Dictionary of French Theatre.

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