The Modern Hercules
Author | : Alastair J.L. Blanshard |
Publisher | : BRILL |
Total Pages | : 698 |
Release | : 2020-11-09 |
ISBN-13 | : 9789004440067 |
ISBN-10 | : 9004440062 |
Rating | : 4/5 (62 Downloads) |
Book Synopsis The Modern Hercules by : Alastair J.L. Blanshard
Download or read book The Modern Hercules written by Alastair J.L. Blanshard and published by BRILL. This book was released on 2020-11-09 with total page 698 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The Modern Hercules explores the reception of the ancient Greek hero Herakles – the Roman Hercules – in western culture from the nineteenth century to the present day, exploring the hero’s transformations of identity and significance in a wide range of media.