This guide provides readers with a fundamental grounding in Greek tragedy and also introduces them to the various methodologies and critical debates that characterize the current field. The 31 essays are organized into sections on contexts, elements, approaches and reception. The first section surveys the genre's historical, religious, political and artistic background, while the second examines its structural components. Each paper in the segment on approaches exemplifies a particular line of inquiry. The final section traces the interpretative tradition from ancient to modern times. Throughout the volume, all ancient Greek is transliterated and translated. Technical terms are explained as they appear. Annotation ©2005 Book News, Inc., Portland, OR (booknews.com)
The Blackwell Companion to Greek Tragedy provides readers with a fundamental grounding in Greek tragedy, and also introduces them to the various methodologies and the lively critical dialogue that characterize the study of Greek tragedy today. Comprises 31 original essays by an international cast of contributors, including up-and-coming as well as distinguished senior scholars Pays attention to socio-political, textual, and performance aspects of Greek tragedy All ancient Greek is transliterated and translated, and technical terms are explained as they appear Includes suggestions for further reading at the end of each chapter, and a generous and informative combined bibliography