Nicole Loraux's Posthumous Work on Athenian Stasis
The posthumous collection 'La tragédie d'Athènes' by Nicole Loraux, the recently deceased historian, explores the concept of 'stasis' (civil war) in ancient Athens. Loraux draws on Thucydides, Aristotle, and Plato, and contrasts ancient stasis with modern revolutions and the Paris Commune. The book also serves as an intellectual autobiography, reflecting on how historians must engage with Greek categories through a 'controlled practice of anachronism', as advocated by Marc Bloch. Loraux's work bridges literature and politics, continuing her earlier studies on mourning and gender in the Greek city.
Key facts
- Nicole Loraux's 'La tragédie d'Athènes' is a posthumous collection published by Éditions du Seuil.
- The book focuses on the concept of 'stasis' (civil war) in ancient Athens.
- Loraux references Thucydides, Aristotle, and Plato in her analysis.
- She compares ancient stasis to modern revolutions and the Paris Commune.
- The work includes an intellectual autobiography and methodological reflections.
- Loraux advocates for a 'controlled practice of anachronism' to understand Greek thought.
- The book continues her earlier works 'La Voix endeuillée' (1999) and 'Mères en deuil' (1990).
- Philippe Forest wrote the article in art press.
Entities
Artists
- Nicole Loraux
- Philippe Forest
Institutions
- Éditions du Seuil
- art press
Locations
- Athens
- Paris
Sources
- artpress —