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Forms of Drama Ser.: Classical Greek Tragedy by Judith Fletcher (2022, Trade Paperback)
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Product Identifiers
PublisherBloomsbury Publishing
ISBN-101350144568
ISBN-139781350144569
eBay Product ID (ePID)2321426286
Product Key Features
Number of Pages176 Pages
LanguageEnglish
Publication NameClassical Greek Tragedy
SubjectDrama, Theater / History & Criticism, Ancient & Classical, Linguistics / General
Publication Year2022
TypeTextbook
AuthorJudith Fletcher
Subject AreaLiterary Criticism, Drama, Performing Arts, Language Arts & Disciplines
SeriesForms of Drama Ser.
FormatTrade Paperback
Dimensions
Item Height0.6 in
Item Weight7.7 Oz
Item Length7.7 in
Item Width5.1 in
Additional Product Features
Intended AudienceCollege Audience
LCCN2021-942064
Reviews"In this highly accessible introduction to Greek tragedy, Judith Fletcher has combined close analysis of three plays with an impressive overview of the genre as a whole, from its formal features to the sociocultural context of its productions in the fifth century BCE. Throughout she ensures that her readers see tragedy as a multimedia performance, with a range of possible receptions by its audiences. Classical Greek Tragedy will be an invaluable resource for anyone wishing to learn more about this ancient artform." -- Naomi Weiss, Harvard University, USA, In this highly accessible introduction to Greek tragedy, Judith Fletcher has combined close analysis of three plays with an impressive overview of the genre as a whole, from its formal features to the sociocultural context of its productions in the fifth century BCE. Throughout she ensures that her readers see tragedy as a multimedia performance, with a range of possible receptions by its audiences. Classical Greek Tragedy will be an invaluable resource for anyone wishing to learn more about this ancient artform.
Dewey Edition23/eng/20220929
IllustratedYes
Dewey Decimal882/.0109
Table Of ContentList of Illustrations Series Preface Chapter One: Early Tragedy Chapter Two: The Mature Period Chapter Three: Late Tragedy Notes References Index
SynopsisClassical Greek Tragedy offers a comprehensive survey of the development of classical Greek tragedy combined with close readings of exemplary texts. Reconstructing how audiences in fifth-century BCE Athens created meaning from the performance of tragedy at the dramatic festivals sponsored by the city-state and its wealthiest citizens, it considers the context of Athenian political and legal structures, gender ideology, religious beliefs, and other social forces that contributed to spectators' reception of the drama. In doing so it focuses on the relationship between performers and watchers, not only Athenian male citizens, but also women and audiences throughout the ancient Mediterranean world. This book traces the historical development of these dynamics through three representative tragedies that span a 50 year period: Aeschylus' Seven Against Thebes , Sophocles' Oedipus Tyrannus , and Euripides' Helen . Topics include the role of the chorus; the tragic hero; recurring mythical characters and subject matter; Aristotelian assessments of the components of tragedy; developments in the architecture of the theater and their impact on the interactions of characters, and the spaces they occupy. Unifying these discussions is the observation that the genre articulates a reality beyond the visible stage action that intersects with the characters' existence in the present moment and resonates with the audience's religious beliefs and collective psychology. Human voices within the performance space articulate powerful forces from an invisible dimension that are activated by oaths, hymns, curses and prayers, and respond in the form of oracles and prophecies, forms of discourse which were profoundly meaningful to those who watched the original productions of tragedy.
LC Classification NumberPA3136
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