A Companion to Tragedy is an essential resource for anyone interested in exploring the role of tragedy in Western history and culture.
Tells the story of the historical development of tragedy from classical Greece to modernity
Features 28 essays by renowned scholars from multiple disciplines, including classics, English, drama, anthropology and philosophy
Broad in its scope and ambition, it considers interpretations of tragedy through religion, philosophy and history
Offers a fresh assessment of Ancient Greek tragedy and demonstrates how the practice of reading tragedy has changed radically in the past two decades
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Tells the story of the historical development of tragedy from classical Greece to modernity
Features 28 essays by renowned scholars from multiple disciplines, including classics, English, drama, anthropology and philosophy
Broad in its scope and ambition, it considers interpretations of tragedy through religion, philosophy and history
Offers a fresh assessment of Ancient Greek tragedy and demonstrates how the practice of reading tragedy has changed radically in the past two decades
Hinweis: Dieser Artikel kann nur an eine deutsche Lieferadresse ausgeliefert werden.
"Traverses a range of methodological approaches and historical contexts in an attempt to provide an overview of what is substantially a characteristically 'western' art form. Expertly edited Companion." (Notes and Queries, December 2009)
"These essays, as would be expected from their authors, manifest a high standard of scholarship and familiarity with current understandings.... The volume has a place on the desk of every reference librarian at the college and university level." (Bryn Mawr Classical Review)
"The arrangement of the contents and an index that provides coverage of all the essays, allows immediate targeting of specific topics and quick referencing, whilst in its entirety the book provides an excellent survey of tragedy as it is currently studied. Aimed primarily at undergraduates and useful to postgraduates needing to orientate themselves in the scholarship of this area, this title is a useful addition to the academic library." (Reference Reviews)
"These essays, as would be expected from their authors, manifest a high standard of scholarship and familiarity with current understandings.... The volume has a place on the desk of every reference librarian at the college and university level." (Bryn Mawr Classical Review)
"The arrangement of the contents and an index that provides coverage of all the essays, allows immediate targeting of specific topics and quick referencing, whilst in its entirety the book provides an excellent survey of tragedy as it is currently studied. Aimed primarily at undergraduates and useful to postgraduates needing to orientate themselves in the scholarship of this area, this title is a useful addition to the academic library." (Reference Reviews)