About the book
Otis clarifies the moral and theological issues raised in the <3>Ortesia<1> and relates them to certain stylistic and structural qualities of the three plays. He tackles the central questions of guilt, retribution, and the relation between human and divine justice, and he sees a carefully prepared evolution in the trilogy from a primitive to a more civilized form of justice. Otis treats the trilogy as a poem, a play, and a work of theological and philosophical reflection.
Originally published in 1981.
A UNC Press Enduring Edition — UNC Press Enduring Editions use the latest in digital technology to make available again books from our distinguished backlist that were previously out of print. These editions are published unaltered from the original, and are presented in affordable paperback formats, bringing readers both historical and cultural value.
Editions of Cosmos and Tragedy
- Hardcover
- ISBN 9780807814659
- Paperback
- ISBN 9780807897447
- EBook
- ISBN 9781469640112
- PDF
- ISBN 9798890875686
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Otis clarifies the moral and theological issues raised in the <3>Ortesia<1> and relates them to certain stylistic and structural qualities of the three plays. He tackles the central questions of guilt, retribution, and the relation between human and divine justice, and he sees a carefully prepared evolution in the trilogy from a primitive to a more civilized form of justice. Otis treats the trilogy as a poem, a play, and a work of theological and philosophical reflection.
Originally published in 1981.
A UNC Press Enduring Edition — UNC Press Enduring Editions use the latest in digital technology to make available again books from our distinguished backlist that were previously out of print. These editions are published unaltered from the original, and are presented in affordable paperback formats, bringing readers both historical and cultural value.
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What is Cosmos and Tragedy about?
Otis clarifies the moral and theological issues raised in the <3>Ortesia<1> and relates them to certain stylistic and structural qualities of the three plays. He tackles the central questions of guilt, retribution, and the relation between human and divine justice, and he sees a carefully prepared evolution in the trilogy from a primitive to a more civilized form of justice. Otis treats the trilogy as a poem, a play, and a work of theological and philosophical reflection.
Originally published in 1981.
A UNC Press Enduring Edition — UNC Press Enduring Editions use the latest in digital technology to make available again books from our distinguished backlist that were previously out of print. These editions are published unaltered from the original, and are presented in affordable paperback formats, bringing readers both historical and cultural value.
What core themes, tropes, or subjects are explored in Cosmos and Tragedy?
Biography, Literature and Literary studies > Literature: history and criticism > Literary studies: plays and playwrights
Where can I read a sample of Cosmos and Tragedy?
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How long is Cosmos and Tragedy and how many pages does it have?
Cosmos and Tragedy has 137 page(s)
Who is/are the Author/s of the book Cosmos and Tragedy?
Brooks Otis
What are the ISBN numbers for the physical and digital editions?
Cosmos and Tragedy is available as hardcover(ISBN 9780807814659) and paperback(ISBN 9780807897447) and ebook(ISBN 9781469640112) and pdf(ISBN 9798890875686)
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