The Living Art of Greek Tragedy

The Living Art of Greek Tragedy
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Publisher : Indiana University Press
Total Pages : 244
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ISBN-10 : 0253215978
ISBN-13 : 9780253215970
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Book Synopsis The Living Art of Greek Tragedy by : Marianne McDonald

Download or read book The Living Art of Greek Tragedy written by Marianne McDonald and published by Indiana University Press. This book was released on 2003-07-18 with total page 244 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Marianne McDonald brings together her training as a scholar of classical Greek with her vast experience in theatre and drama to help students of the classics and of theatre learn about the living performance tradition of Greek tragedy. The Living Art of Greek Tragedy is indispensable for anyone interested in performing Greek drama, and McDonald's engaging descriptions offer the necessary background to all those who desire to know more about the ancient world. With a chapter on each of the three major Greek tragedians (Aeschylus, Sophocles, and Euripides), McDonald provides a balance of textual analysis, practical knowledge of the theatre, and an experienced look at the difficulties and accomplishments of theatrical performances. She shows how ancient Greek tragedy, long a part of the standard repertoire of theatre companies throughout the world, remains fresh and alive for contemporary audiences.


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