| Greek Tragedy Contributor(s): Rabinowitz, Nancy Sorkin (Author) |
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ISBN: 1405121610 ISBN-13: 9781405121613 Publisher: Wiley-Blackwell OUR PRICE: $49.35 Product Type: Paperback - 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: 0.5" H x 5.98" W x 9.02" (0.74 lbs) 240 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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