A tragikum by Zsolt Beöthy

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Author Beöthy, Zsolt, 1848-1922
Title A tragikum
Original Publication Hungary: Kisfaludy-Társaság,1885.
Note Reading ease score: 62.4 (8th & 9th grade). Neither easy nor difficult to read.
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Summary "A Tragikum" by Zsolt Beöthy is a philosophical treatise written in the late 19th century. This work explores the elements of tragedy and its significance in art and life, including the nature of tragic heroism and the balance between the individual and universal principles. The book aims to delve into various dimensions of tragedy as experienced by characters, drawing on literary examples from renowned works, which likely includes discussions on themes like fate, moral dilemmas, and the human condition. At the start of "A Tragikum," the author introduces the concept of tragedy, emphasizing its comforting yet complex nature. Beöthy argues that tragic events often stem from a conflict between the individual's inherent qualities and the pressures of the universal order, which can lead to profound insights and catharsis. He elaborates on the tragic hero's duality, where their admirable traits coexist with flaws that ultimately bring about their downfall. Throughout this opening portion, the text draws on classical literature, invoking figures like Antigone and Macbeth to illustrate these tragic dynamics and to outline how such struggles resonate within the human experience. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Language Hungarian
LoC Class PN: Language and Literatures: Literature: General, Criticism, Collections
Subject Tragic, The
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EBook-No. 68633
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Copyright Status Public domain in the USA.
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