The Modern Hercules

Author : Alastair Blanshard,Emma Stafford
Publisher : Metaforms
Page : 672 pages
File Size : 41,9 Mb
Release : 2020
Category : History
ISBN : 9004440003

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The Modern Hercules by Alastair Blanshard,Emma Stafford Pdf

"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. Each chapter considers a particular work or theme in detail, exploring this complex hero's transformations of identity and significance in a wide range of modern media, including literature, visual arts and film. The volume is one of four to be published in the Metaforms series examining the extraordinarily persistent figuring of Herakles-Hercules in western culture, drawing together scholars from a range of disciplines to offer a unique insight into the hero's perennial appeal. Contributors are: Arlene Allan, Eran Almagor, Jean Alvares, Alix Beaumont, Monica S. Cyrino, Will Desmond, Matthew Dillon, Frances Foster, T.H.M. Gellar-Goad, Joel Gordon, Stephe Harrop, Owen Hodkinson, Katherine Lu Hsu, Paula James, Hugo Koning, Kleoniki Kyrkopoulou, Lisa Maurice, Andreas Michalopoulos, Charilaos Michalopoulos, Eleanor OKell, Ayelet Peer, Patricia Saltzman-Mitchell, Clemence Schultze, Maria Seijo-Richart, Jon Solomon, Emma Stafford, Sam Summers, Rachel White, Michael Williams, Maria Xanthou"--

Author : Alastair J.L. Blanshard,Emma Stafford
Publisher : BRILL
Page : 698 pages
File Size : 43,5 Mb
Release : 2020-11-09
Category : History
ISBN : 9789004440067

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The Modern Hercules by Alastair J.L. Blanshard,Emma Stafford Pdf

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.

Author : Davis Dyer,David B. Sicilia
Publisher : McGraw-Hill
Page : 528 pages
File Size : 42,5 Mb
Release : 1990-01-01
Category : Science
ISBN : 0875842275

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Labors of a Modern Hercules by Davis Dyer,David B. Sicilia Pdf

Author : Melvin G. Winstock
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 128 pages
File Size : 40,6 Mb
Release : 2021
Category : Electronic
ISBN : OCLC:1300949872

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"A Modern Hercules," the Tale of a Sculptress by Melvin G. Winstock Pdf

Author : Melvin G. Winstock
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 0 pages
File Size : 47,7 Mb
Release : 2023
Category : Electronic
ISBN : 3757525205

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A Modern Hercules (Spanish Edition) by Melvin G. Winstock Pdf

Author : Paul Theroux
Publisher : Penguin UK
Page : 544 pages
File Size : 51,9 Mb
Release : 2011-12-15
Category : Travel
ISBN : 9780241958810

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The Pillars of Hercules by Paul Theroux Pdf

At the gateway to the Mediterranean lie the two Pillars of Hercules: Gibraltar and Ceuta, in Morocco. Paul Theroux decided to travel from one to the other – but taking the long way round. His grand tour of the Mediterranean begins in Gibraltar and takes him through Spain, the French Riviera, Italy, Greece, Istanbul and beyond. He travels by any means necessary - including dilapidated taxi, smoke-filled bus, bicycle and even a cruise-liner. And he encounters bullfights, bazaars and British tourists, discovers pockets of humanity in war-torn Slovenia and Croatia, is astounded by the urban developments on the Costa del Sol and marvels at the ancient wonders of Delphi. Told with Theroux's inimitable wit and style, this lively and eventful tour evokes the essence of Mediterranean life.

Author : Emma Stafford
Publisher : Routledge
Page : 312 pages
File Size : 45,5 Mb
Release : 2013-06-17
Category : History
ISBN : 9781136519277

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Herakles by Emma Stafford Pdf

There is more material available on Herakles than any other Greek god or hero. His story has many more episodes than those of other heroes, concerning his life and death as well as his battles with myriad monsters and other opponents. In literature, he appears in our earliest Greek epic and lyric poetry, is reinvented for the tragic and comic stage, and later finds his way into such unlikely areas as philosophical writing and love poetry. In art, his exploits are amongst the earliest identifiable mythological scenes, and his easily-recognisable figure with lionskin and club was a familiar sight throughout antiquity in sculpture, vase-painting and other media. He was held up as an ancestor and role-model for both Greek and Roman rulers, and widely worshipped as a god, his unusual status as a hero-god being reinforced by the story of his apotheosis. Often referred to by his Roman name Hercules, he has continued to fascinate writers and artists right up to the present day. In Herakles, Emma Stafford has successfully tackled the ‘Herculean task’ of surveying both the ancient sources and the extensive modern scholarship in order to present a hugely accessible account of this important mythical figure. Covering both Greek and Roman material, the book highlights areas of consensus and dissent, indicating avenues for further study on both details and broader issues. Easy to read, Herakles is perfectly suited to students of classics and related disciplines, and of interest to anyone looking for an insight into ancient Greece’s most popular hero.

Author : Dan Abnett
Publisher : Marvel Entertainment
Page : 145 pages
File Size : 44,5 Mb
Release : 2016-06-08
Category : Comics & Graphic Novels
ISBN : 9781302488505

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Hercules by Dan Abnett Pdf

The world's first super hero is getting back in the game, to remind everyone why he set the bar for valor in the first place. Make way...Hercules is back! Creatures of ancient myth still linger, but they are on the brink of extinction. The world of today has no place for them. But Hercules has moved with the times -and now only he can protect them against the crushing weight of the future. Clean, sober and determined, the Lion of Olympus undertakes his quest and is quickly thrown into battle -but can he stand alone in the face of the Uprising Storm that threatens to wipe out the old ways forever? Or will his example inspire another forgotten hero to return to the fields of glorious combat? Collects Hercules #1-6.

Author : Anonim
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 0 pages
File Size : 43,6 Mb
Release : 19??
Category : Bodybuilding
ISBN : OCLC:801410613

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Modern Hercules by Anonim Pdf

Author : Kate McMullan
Publisher : Capstone
Page : 106 pages
File Size : 52,8 Mb
Release : 2012-03
Category : Juvenile Fiction
ISBN : 9781434246820

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Myth-O-Mania: Get to Work, Hercules! by Kate McMullan Pdf

You've heard of Hercules, right? Big, strong guy who did tons of amazing, heroic deeds? Well one part of that myth is correct. Hercules was big and strong. But he had an teeny-tiny brain. He couldn't have done any of those heroic deeds if it hadn't been for his friends telling him exactly what to do. Hades sets the record straight on the true story of Hercules.

Author : Euripides
Publisher : Phoemixx Classics Ebooks
Page : 41 pages
File Size : 45,8 Mb
Release : 2021-10-13
Category : Foreign Language Study
ISBN : 9783986473563

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Heracles by Euripides Pdf

Heracles Euripides - Euripides' Heracles is an extraordinary play, innovative in its treatment of the myth, bold in its dramatic structure, and filled with effective human pathos. The play tells a tale of horror: Heracles, the greatest hero of the Greeks, is maddened by the gods to murder his wife and children. But this suffering and divine malevolence are leavened by the friendship between Heracles and Theseus, which allows the hero to survive this final and most painful labor. The Heracles raises profound questions about the gods and mortal values in a capricious and harsh world.

Author : Jeanette Winterson
Publisher : Vintage Canada
Page : 170 pages
File Size : 49,7 Mb
Release : 2010-11-05
Category : Fiction
ISBN : 9780307367365

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Weight by Jeanette Winterson Pdf

The story of Atlas and Heracles Atlas knows how it feels to carry the weight of the world; but why, he asks himself, does it have to be carried at all? In Weight — visionary and inventive, yet completely believable and relevant to the questions we ask ourselves every day — Winterson’s skill in turning the familiar on its head to show us a different truth is put to stunning effect. When I was asked to choose a myth to write about, I realized I had chosen already. The story of Atlas holding up the world was in my mind before the telephone call had ended. If the call had not come, perhaps I would never have written the story, but when the call did come, that story was waiting to be written. Rewritten. The recurring language motif of Weight is “I want to tell the story again.” My work is full of Cover Versions. I like to take stories we think we know and record them differently. In the retelling comes a new emphasis or bias, and the new arrangement of the key elements demands that fresh material be injected into the existing text. Weight moves far away from the simple story of Atlas’s punishment and his temporary relief when Hercules takes the world off his shoulders. I wanted to explore loneliness, isolation, responsibility, burden, and freedom too, because my version has a very particular end not found elsewhere. —from Jeanette Winterson’s Foreword to Weight

Author : Stephanie True Peters
Publisher : Capstone
Page : 49 pages
File Size : 43,7 Mb
Release : 2023
Category : Juvenile Nonfiction
ISBN : 9781669050933

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The Twelve Labors of Hercules by Stephanie True Peters Pdf

Hercules is the ultimate Greek hero--just ask him. But to redeem himself, he must complete a series of dangerous missions given to him by his scheming cousin. It's up to Hercules to prove his strength and wit. Find out if he succeeds in this modern, graphic retelling of a classic Greek myth.

Author : Adele Richardson
Publisher : Capstone
Page : 28 pages
File Size : 44,7 Mb
Release : 2003
Category : Juvenile Nonfiction
ISBN : 0736816119

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Hercules by Adele Richardson Pdf

Relates the exploits of Hercules and his importance in Roman mythology, including his connection to such figures as King Augeas and Queen Hippolyte, and describes the role of myths in the modern world.

Author : Alastair Blanshard
Publisher : Granta Books
Page : 228 pages
File Size : 52,9 Mb
Release : 2006
Category : Hercules (Roman mythology)
ISBN : 1862078777

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Hercules by Alastair Blanshard Pdf

A biography of the mythological hero, Hercules