{"product_id":"charchay-oedipus","title":"Charchay Oedipus","description":"\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eAuthor:\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003cem\u003ePradip Basu\u003c\/em\u003e (\u003cem\u003eপ্রদীপ বসু\u003c\/em\u003e)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eGenre:\u003c\/strong\u003e Drama and Drama Studies (\u003cem\u003eNatak O Natak Samparkita\u003c\/em\u003e)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eISBN: \u003c\/strong\u003e9789354250118\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCover \u003c\/strong\u003e: Hardcover\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePages:\u003c\/strong\u003e 156\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWeight:\u003c\/strong\u003e 270 grams\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBook Description\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe myth of King Oedipus and Sophocles' classic play \u003cem\u003eOedipus Rex\u003c\/em\u003e repeatedly emerges in the reflections of theorists across eras, especially when addressing the crises of civilization. Among the most prominent thinkers in this context are Sigmund Freud and Michel Foucault.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFreud’s theory profoundly influenced how the Oedipus myth was interpreted for a long time, framing it as a tale of forbidden desires and their repression within the unconscious—a reflection of the intrinsic crises of human civilization. Michel Foucault, however, dismantled this framework. He proposed that the Oedipus complex of civilization is not about the tension between desire and the unconscious but rather the suffocating interplay of knowledge and political power. This interpretation aligns with the alternative title of Sophocles’ play: \u003cem\u003eOedipus Tyrannos\u003c\/em\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThrough a meticulous analysis of the ancient Greek play and its symbolic narrative, Foucault reveals that the tragedy of Oedipus stems not from repressed desires but from the excesses of knowledge-derived power. This book critically reviews the journey of the Oedipus complex theory, from Freud to Foucault, examining its implications for the crises of civilization.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHighlights\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eExplores contrasting theories\u003c\/strong\u003e on the Oedipus myth by Freud and Foucault.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eAnalyzes the evolution\u003c\/strong\u003e of the Oedipus complex theory in the context of civilization's crises.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eEngages with Greek literature\u003c\/strong\u003e to shed light on modern sociopolitical structures.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eA scholarly work that intertwines \u003cstrong\u003esociology, philosophy, and political theory\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAuthor's Bio\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePradip Basu\u003c\/strong\u003e (\u003cem\u003eপ্রদীপ বসু\u003c\/em\u003e, b. 1946) was a professor of sociology at the Centre for Studies in Social Sciences, Kolkata. His research spans sociology, philosophy, political theory, and musicology, with works in both English and Bengali. Notable books by him include \u003cem\u003eBangla Bhashay Samajvidyacharcha\u003c\/em\u003e, \u003cem\u003ePaschime Dhrupladi Sangeetnirman\u003c\/em\u003e, and \u003cem\u003eMichel Foucault: Shesh Parjay-er Tattvabhavna\u003c\/em\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Ananda Publishers","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":49482342007088,"sku":"AnandaPublishers_9789354250118","price":360.0,"currency_code":"INR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0690\/9968\/4144\/files\/ananda-publishers-book-default-title-charchay-oedipus-40044569198896.jpg?v=1775958633","url":"https:\/\/www.retailmaharaj.com\/products\/charchay-oedipus","provider":"Retail Maharaj","version":"1.0","type":"link"}