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An awardwinning classicist turns to Greek tragedies for the wisdom to understand the damage caused by suicide and help those who are contemplating suicide themselvesRemarkable, brave and compassionate.Rowan Williams, New StatesmanIn Sophocles tragedy Oedipus the Tyrant, a messenger arrives to report that Jocasta, queen of Thebes, has killed herself. To prepare listeners for this terrible news, he announces, The tragedies that hurt the most are those that sufferers have chosen for themselves. Edith Hall, whose own life and psyche have been shaped by such lossher mothers grandfather, mother, and first cousin all took their own livestraces the philosophical arguments on suicide, from Plato and Aristotle to David Hume and Albert Camus.In this deeply personal story, Hall explores the psychological damage that suicide inflicts across generations, relating it to the ancient Greek idea of a family curse. She draws parallels between characters from Greek tragedy and her own relatives, including her greatgrandfather, whose life and death bore similar motivations to Sophocles Ajax: both men were overwhelmed by shame and humiliation.Hall, haunted by her own periodic suicidal urges, shows how plays by Sophocles and other Greek dramatists helped her work through the loss of her grandmother and namesake Edith and understand her relationship with her own mother. The wisdom and solace found in the ancient tragedies, she argues, can help one choose survival over painful adversity and offer comfort to those who are tragically bereaved.
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Facing Down the Furies is a beautifully written exploration of a harrowing subject. It weaves personal narratives with ancient philosophies in a way that’s very engaging. I finished it in a couple of days and am still reflecting on it!
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Carlos Martinez
A Deep Dive into Greek Tragedy
This book really hooks you with its raw honesty and exploration of ancient Greek culture. The author’s perspective on suicide is both thoughtful and challenging. It gave me a lot to think about and I appreciated the personal anecdotes too! Definitely a must-read for anyone fascinated by philosophy and literature.
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Anita Roy
Interesting but Heavy Read
While I found the insights into ancient Greeks compelling, I struggled a bit with the pacing. Some sections felt a bit dense and could use a lighter tone. Still, it’s an important topic and worth a look if you’re into serious literature.
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Emily Zhang
Not What I Expected
I was a bit disappointed with this book. The title led me to think it would be more about the Greeks themselves rather than the author’s personal experiences with suicide. Interesting perspective, but I wanted more historical context.
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Liam O'Connor
Thought-Provoking Read
This book really challenges your perceptions about life and death through the lens of ancient Greece. The stories are powerful and the prose is beautiful. It’s definitely a heavy read but worth it for anyone looking to dive into these themes.
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