| Description |
1 online resource (232 pages) |
| Series |
Blackwell Introductions to the Classical World |
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Blackwell introductions to the classical world
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| Contents |
Greek Tragedy; Contents; List of Figures; Preface; Introduction; Part I Tragedy in Its Athenian Context; 1 What Was Tragedy?; 2 Tragedy and the Polis; 3 Tragedy and Greek Religion; Part II Thematic Approaches; 4 War and Empire; 5 Family Romance and Revenge in the House of Atreus; 6 Victims and Victimizers; 7 The King and I; 8 Epilogue: Modern Performances (with Sue Blundell); References; Index |
| Summary |
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 tragedys 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 |
| Bibliography |
Includes bibliographical references (pages 199-204) and index |
| Notes |
Print version record |
| Subject |
Greek drama (Tragedy)
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Literature.
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Literature, Modern.
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Literature, Modern.
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Greek drama (Tragedy)
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Literature.
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Tragedies.
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Grieks.
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| Form |
Electronic book
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| ISBN |
9780470693261 |
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0470693266 |
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