The Greek and Roman stage / David Taylor.

Format:

Book

Author/Creator:

Taylor, David, 1945 July 10-

Series:

Inside the ancient world

Language:

English

Subjects (All):

Theater--Greece--History.

Theater.

Greece.

History.

Theater--Rome--History.

Classical drama--History and criticism.

Classical drama.

Physical Description:

88 pages : illustrations ; 22 cm.

Place of Publication:

Bristol : Bristol Classical, 1999.

Summary:

This text sets out to bring to life the Greek and Roman plays and their staging, evoking the visual and emotional character of performances and dramatic festivals and offering a clear account of the plays and their writers. It attempts to re-create the excitement of the competitions and analyses the practical challenges faced by the playwrights and actors in staging the plays, whether tragedies or comedies. It also aims to bring to life the costumes, masks, stage and scenery, as well as the audience's reactions to the experience. The book gives clear summaries of well-known Greek and Roman plays and their authors, and explores in depth some of the best-known, particularly "Antigone" and "The Clouds." There are many suggestions for further study, including additional reading for both the teachers and pupils, topics for discussion, subjects to write about, and activities for individuals and groups.

Notes:

Includes bibliographical references (pages 76-78) and index.

ISBN:

1853995916

OCLC:

59409667