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A Guide to Ancient Greek Drama (Blackwell Guides to Classical Literature) Book

This Guide provides a broad-ranging introduction to ancient Greek drama, which flourished principally in Athens from the sixth century BC to the third century BC. All three genres of Greek drama are discussed-tragedy, comedy, and satyr play-as well as the five surviving playwrights-Aeschylus, Sophocles, Euripides, Aristophanes, and Menander. The Guide also addresses contextual issues, such as the origins of the dramatic art forms; the conventions of the festivals, the theater, and the performers; the relationship between drama and the worship of Dionysos; the political dimension; and how to read and watch Greek drama. The final section features 46 one-page synopses of each of the surviving plays, together with brief entries on lost playwrights.Read More

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    This Blackwell Guide introduces ancient Greek drama, which flourished principally in Athens from the sixth century BC to the third century BC.

  • A broad-ranging and systematically organised introduction to ancient Greek drama.
  • Discusses all three genres of Greek drama – tragedy, comedy, and satyr play.
  • Provides overviews of the five surviving playwrights – Aeschylus, Sophokles, Euripides, Aristophanes, and Menander, and brief entries on lost playwrights.
  • Covers contextual issues such as: the origins of dramatic art forms; the conventions of the festivals and the theatre; the relationship between drama and the worship of Dionysos; the political dimension; and how to read and watch Greek drama.
  • Includes 46 one-page synopses of each of the surviving plays.

  • 1405102144
  • 9781405102148
  • Ian C. Storey, Arlene Allan
  • 2 December 2004
  • Wiley-Blackwell
  • Hardcover (Book)
  • 336
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