| Tragedy: The Basics Contributor(s): McEvoy, Sean (Author) |
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ISBN: 1138798916 ISBN-13: 9781138798915 Publisher: Routledge OUR PRICE: $25.60 Product Type: Paperback - Other Formats Published: November 2016 |
| Additional Information |
| BISAC Categories: - Literary Criticism |
| Dewey: 808.251 |
| LCCN: 2016020506 |
| Series: Basics |
| Physical Information: 0.5" H x 5" W x 7.7" (0.45 lbs) 196 pages |
| Descriptions, Reviews, Etc. |
| Publisher Description: Tragedy: The Basics is an accessible and up-to-date introduction to dramatic tragedy. A comprehensive guide for anyone undertaking a study of the genre, it provides a chronological overview and history of tragic theory. Covering tragedy from the classics to the present day, it explains the contextual and theoretical issues which affect the interpretation of tragedy, examining popularly studied key plays in order to show historical change. Including a glossary of key terms and suggestions for further reading, Tragedy: The Basics is an ideal starting point for anyone studying tragedy in literature or theatre studies. |