Athenian Tragedy: A Study In Popular Art

By Thomas Dwight Goodell

Book Overview

Athenian Tragedy: A Study In Popular Art is a book written by Thomas Dwight Goodell that explores the art form of Greek tragedy in ancient Athens. The book delves into the history and cultural significance of Athenian tragedy, examining its origins, development, and impact on society. Goodell's analysis focuses on the popularity of Athenian tragedy among the people of Athens, and how it reflected the values and beliefs of the city-state. The book also discusses the various elements of Athenian tragedy, such as the role of the chorus, the use of masks, and the themes of fate, justice, and morality. Overall, Athenian Tragedy: A Study In Popular Art provides a comprehensive and insightful exploration of one of the most important art forms in ancient Greece.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1417961082
• ISBN13: 9781417961085
• Release Date: June 2005
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 296 Pages
• Weight: 0.96 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.7" x 6.0" x 9.0"