| Greek Tragedy Contributor(s): Rabinowitz (Author) |
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ISBN: 1405121602 ISBN-13: 9781405121606 Publisher: John Wiley & Sons OUR PRICE: $123.45 Product Type: Hardcover - Other Formats Published: February 2008 Annotation: Greek Tragedy sets ancient tragedy into its original theatrical, political and ritual context and applies modern critical approaches to understanding why tragedy continues to interest modern audiences. * An engaging introduction to Greek tragedy, its history, and its reception in the contemporary world with suggested readings for further study * Examines tragedy's relationship to democracy, religion, and myth * Explores contemporary approaches to scholarship, including structuralist, psychoanalytic, and feminist theory * Provides a thorough examination of contemporary performance practices * Includes detailed readings of selected plays |
| Additional Information |
| BISAC Categories: - Literary Criticism | Ancient And Classical - Drama | Ancient & Classical |
| Dewey: 882.010 |
| LCCN: 2007036295 |
| Series: Blackwell Introductions to the Classical World |
| Physical Information: 0.71" H x 6.01" W x 9.28" (1.02 lbs) 232 pages |
| Themes: - Chronological Period - Ancient (To 499 A.D.) |
| Descriptions, Reviews, Etc. |
| Publisher Description: Greek Tragedy sets ancient tragedy into its original theatrical, political and ritual context and applies modern critical approaches to understanding why tragedy continues to interest modern audiences.
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