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Mark William Roche provides a comprehensive evaluation of Hegel's theories on tragedy and comedy, highlighting both their strengths and weaknesses. The book offers an original perspective on these genres, enriched by discussions of various artworks ranging from Greek drama to modern American cinema, with a special emphasis on contemporary European and German drama. This exploration not only clarifies Hegel's contributions but also establishes a significant new framework for understanding tragedy and comedy, positioning it alongside the works of notable theorists like Peter Szondi and Northrop Frye.
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Tragedy and Comedy, Mark William Roche
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- Released
- 1997
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- Title
- Tragedy and Comedy
- Subtitle
- A Systematic Study and a Critique of Hegel
- Language
- English
- Authors
- Mark William Roche
- Publisher
- State University of New York Press
- Released
- 1997
- Format
- Paperback
- Pages
- 450
- ISBN13
- 9780791435465
- Category
- Philosophy
- Description
- Mark William Roche provides a comprehensive evaluation of Hegel's theories on tragedy and comedy, highlighting both their strengths and weaknesses. The book offers an original perspective on these genres, enriched by discussions of various artworks ranging from Greek drama to modern American cinema, with a special emphasis on contemporary European and German drama. This exploration not only clarifies Hegel's contributions but also establishes a significant new framework for understanding tragedy and comedy, positioning it alongside the works of notable theorists like Peter Szondi and Northrop Frye.