Greek tragedy / Nancy Sorkin Rabinowitz.

Format:

Book

Author/Creator:

Rabinowitz, Nancy Sorkin.

Series:

Blackwell introductions to the classical world.

Blackwell introductions to the classical world

Language:

English

Subjects (All):

Greek drama (Tragedy)--History and criticism.

Greek drama (Tragedy).

Theater--Greece--History--To 500.

Theater.

Physical Description:

1 online resource (232 p.)

Edition:

1st ed.

Place of Publication:

Malden, MA : Blackwell Pub., 2008.

Language Note:

English

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 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.;

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;

Notes:

Description based upon print version of record.

Includes bibliographical references (p. [199]-204) and index.

ISBN:

9786611308742

9781281308740

1281308749

9780470694053

047069405X

9780470693261

0470693266

OCLC:

476170908