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Greek Tragedy (Blackwell Introductions to the Classical World)

By Nancy Sorkin Rabinowitz

Book information

Publisher
Wiley-Blackwell
Year
2008
ISBN
1405121602, 9781405121606
LCC
PA3131 .R26 2008
Open Library ID
OL18503231M
Language
english
Format
PDF
Filesize
1 MB (1364742 bytes)
Series
Blackwell Introductions to the Classical World
Edition
1
Pages
228\228
Time added
2011-06-04 13:46:07

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. 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

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