THE DEATH OF TRAGEDY - GEORGE STEINER

In "The Death of Tragedy," George Steiner attempts to analyze not only tragedy as a literary genre but also the condition of European culture as a whole. The author, assuming the decline of tragedy as an axiom, seeks the causes of this state of affairs in the loss of a perspective that transcends the horizons of reason. Steiner argues that the decline of tragedy is related to the collapse of a unified worldview and its accompanying mythological, symbolic, and ritual contexts. Optimism and the belief in rationality as a remedy for suffering are fatal to tragedy.

• In-depth analysis of tragedy as a literary genre
• Attempt to understand the condition of European culture
• Critique of optimism and belief in rationality
• Analysis of texts from antiquity to the 20th century
• Presentation of attempts to revive tragedy in a new spiritual and cultural landscape
• Author: George Steiner

George Steiner, a prominent literary critic and philosopher, analyzes texts from antiquity to the 20th century in his book, showing attempts at a modern revival of tragedy in a changed spiritual and cultural landscape. His work is an important study of the condition of contemporary culture and its relationship to the ancient tradition. Steiner analyzes texts from antiquity to the 20th century, showing attempts at a modern revival of tragedy in a changed spiritual and cultural landscape. This book is a must-read for anyone interested in literature, philosophy, and European culture.

Steiner emphasizes that tragedy excludes the existence of temporal remedies and does not deal with secular dilemmas but with cruelty and destruction. The author analyzes texts from antiquity to the 20th century, showing attempts at a modern revival of tragedy in a changed spiritual and cultural landscape. His work is an important study of the condition of contemporary culture and its relationship to the ancient tradition. This book is a must-read for anyone interested in literature, philosophy, and European culture.

The publishing house Słowo/Obraz Terytoria presents this book in a careful edition with attention to editorial details. The 241x283 mm format and paperback binding make reading comfortable and enjoyable. This book is not only a valuable source of knowledge but also a beautiful object worth having in your library. The year of publication, 2024, guarantees the topicality of the presented content and a fresh look at the issues of tragedy in European culture. Number of pages: 272.