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On the Tragic
Peter Wessel Zapffe
A more precise and useful definition of the term "tragic" is sought through a "biosophical" starting point, and the implications for both real-world and dramatic tragedies, and the situation of the human species, are discussed.
582 pages, 14 Illustrations, unspecified
| Media | Books Hardcover Book (Book with hard spine and cover) |
| Released | March 29, 2024 |
| ISBN13 | 9781636674889 |
| Publishers | Peter Lang Publishing Inc |
| Pages | 582 |
| Dimensions | 159 × 236 × 40 mm · 942 g |
| Language | English |
| Translator | Showler, Ryan L. |
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