Greek Tragedy

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<i>Greek Tragedy</i> 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. <br /> <ul> <li style=”list-style: none”><br /> </li> <li>An engaging introduction to Greek tragedy, its history, and its reception in the contemporary world with suggested readings for further study<br /> </li> <li>Examines tragedy’s relationship to democracy, religion, and myth<br /> </li> <li>Explores contemporary approaches to scholarship, including structuralist, psychoanalytic, and feminist theory<br /> </li> <li>Provides a thorough examination of contemporary performance practices<br /> </li> <li>Includes detailed readings of selected plays</li> </ul>