Greek Tragedy

Free Download Nancy Sorkin Rabinowitz, "Greek Tragedy"
English | 2008 | pages: 232 | ISBN: 1405121602, 1405121610 | PDF | 1,3 mb
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