Greek Tragedy

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Greek Tragedy is written by Nancy Sorkin Rabinowitz and published by John Wiley & Sons. It's available with International Standard Book Number or ISBN identification 0470693266 (ISBN 10) and 9780470693261 (ISBN 13).

Greek Tragedy sets ancient tragedy into its original theatrical, political and ritual context and applies modern critical approaches to understanding why tragedy continues to interest modern audiences. An engaging introduction to Greek tragedy, its history, and its reception in the contemporary world with suggested readings for further study Examines tragedy’s relationship to democracy, religion, and myth Explores contemporary approaches to scholarship, including structuralist, psychoanalytic, and feminist theory Provides a thorough examination of contemporary performance practices Includes detailed readings of selected plays