The Reception of The Myth of Alcestis in Alcestis of Euripides and in Alcestis And Sweet Dreams of Andreas Staikos
The Reception of The Myth of Alcestis in Alcestis of Euripides and in Alcestis And Sweet Dreams of Andreas Staikos

Summary/Abstract: This article attempts, through the theory of comparative literature and intertextuality, the interpretation of the reception of the myth of Alcestis by the ancient poet Euripides 1 , but also by the contemporary Andreas Staikos. The reconstruction and transcription of the material by each author, focuses mainly on the archetypal heroes, resignifying and re-sketching the features of the heroes through their writing, and composing new themes and codes of theatrical writing. The structural and thematic elements of the two works are put under the microscope in order to clarify the differences and relevance at the writing level, based on the socio-political context of each author.

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