A tragikum by Zsolt Beöthy
QR code
"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.)
Download for free
For your e-reader or reading app — Kindle, Kobo, Apple Books, Calibre etc.
Kindle → Use Send-to-Kindle
- Download the EPUB3 file above
- Upload it on the Amazon site your Kindle is registered with: amazon.com/sendtokindle for the US, amazon.co.uk/sendtokindle for the UK etc.
- It appears on your Kindle and in the Kindle app
Kobo, Nook etc. → Transfer via USB
- Download the EPUB3 file on your computer
- Connect your e-reader by USB and tap "Connect" on its screen
- Drag the file onto the e-reader drive
Phone, Tablet or Computer → Online or Reading App
Easiest: read online in your browser. Nothing to install.
Or use a reading app:
- Find and install one you like, for example Apple Books, ReadEra or Thorium Reader
- Download the EPUB3 file above
- Open it in the app
More help: iPhone / iPad · Android · Computer
Other formats & older devices
There may be more files related to this item.
About this eBook
| Author | Beöthy, Zsolt, 1848-1922 |
|---|---|
| Title | A tragikum |
| Original Publication | Hungary: Kisfaludy-Társaság,1885. |
| Credits | Albert László from page images generously made available by the Google Books Library Project |
| Reading Level | Reading ease score: 62.4 (8th & 9th grade). Neither easy nor difficult to read. |
| Language | Hungarian |
| LoC Class | PN: Language and Literatures: Literature: General, Criticism, Collections |
| Subject | Tragic, The |
| Category | Text |
| eBook-No. | 68633 |
| ISBN (HTML) | 979-8-238-68633-2 |
| Release Date | Jul 29, 2022 |
| Last Update | Oct 18, 2024 |
| Copyright | Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads | 466 downloads in the last 30 days. |
Project Gutenberg eBooks are always free!