The Strangeness of Tragedy

Focusing on the estrangement of tragic protagonists, this book examines how they navigate a solitary existence through theatrical and linguistic devices. It analyzes works from classical to neo-classical literature, including plays by Aeschylus, Sophocles, Seneca, Shakespeare, and Racine. The exploration highlights the tension between individual autonomy and the surrounding characters, offering insights into how these themes manifest across different eras of drama.