Dionysus in Literature: Essays on Literary Madness

by Branimir M. Rieger (Editor)

Overview

In this anthology, outstanding authorities present their assessments of literary madness in a variety of topics and approaches. The entire collection of essays presents intriguing aspects of the Dionysian element in literature.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9780879726508
Publisher:	University of Wisconsin Press
Publication date:	01/01/1994
Edition description:	1
Pages:	242
Product dimensions:	6.00(w) x 9.00(h) x 0.60(d)
Lexile:	1390L (what's this?)

Editorial Reviews

An outstanding collection of essays that presents assessments of literary madness in a variety of topics and approaches. Editor Rieger's (English, Lander U., Greenwood, S.C.) introductory chapter gives a cultural and linguistic history of literary madness, while his concluding chapter describes a course on "Madness in Literature." Paper edition (unseen), $15.95. Annotation c. Book News, Inc., Portland, OR (booknews.com)

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