The Herakles theme: The adaptations of the hero in literature from Homer to the twentieth century

by Karl Galinsky

Professor Galinsky's "Herakles Theme" provides a survey both descriptive and analytical, of the most significant adaptations of Herakles in western literature, from Homer to present day, with particular emphasis upon the more original and creative portraits of the hero.

317 pages, Hardcover

Published January 1, 1972

Reviews

[Mathilde Paulsen · Rating 3 out of 5]

This was a lot more difficult to read than Emma Stafford's Herakles, but it was still very informative. I especially appreciated the insight Galinsky offered into lesser-known French and German publications, where translations, or lack thereof, have made them less accessible to readers of english. However, due to the difficulty I had with reading it, and the fact that this is Goodreads and not an academic website for researching syllabi, I'll leave this at a 3.