Prometheus

<p>With no recent publications discussing Prometheus at length this book provides a much-needed introduction to the Promethean myth of this rebellious god who defied Zeus to steal fire for mankind.</p><p>Seeking to locate the nature of this compelling tale’s continuing relevance throughout history Carol Dougherty traces a history of the myth of Prometheus from its origins in ancient Greece to its resurgence in the works of the Romantic era and beyond.</p><p>Offering a comparative approach that includes visual material and film the book reveals a Prometheus who was a rebel against Zeus’ tyranny to Aeschylus a defender of political and artistic integrity to Percy Bysshe Shelley and a symbol of technological innovation during the industrial revolution; his resilience and adaptability illuminating his power and importance in Western culture.</p><p><em>Prometheus</em> is an essential introduction to the Promethean myth for all readers of classics the arts and literature alike.</p>