Tragedy in Transition

<i>Tragedy in Transition</i> is an innovative and exciting introduction to the theory and practice of tragedy. <br /> <ul> <li style=”list-style: none”><br /> </li> <li>Looks at a broad range of topics in the field of tragedy in literature, from ancient to contemporary times<br /> </li> <li>Explores the links between writers from different times and cultures<br /> </li> <li>Focuses on the reception of classical texts in subsequent literatures, and discusses their treatment in a range of media<br /> </li> <li>Surveys the lasting influence of the most resonant narratives in tragedy<br /> </li> <li>Contemplates exciting and unexpected combinations of text and topic among them the relationship between tragedy and childhood, science fiction, and the role of the gods</li> </ul>