Greek Tragedy (1920)

By Gilbert Norwood

Book Overview

Greek Tragedy is a book written by Gilbert Norwood and first published in 1920. The book is a detailed study of the Greek tragedy genre, which was a popular form of theatre in ancient Greece. Norwood explores the origins and development of Greek tragedy, as well as its themes, characters, and structure. He examines the works of the most famous Greek tragedians, including Aeschylus, Sophocles, and Euripides, and analyzes their plays in depth. Norwood also discusses the cultural and historical context in which Greek tragedy was created, including the religious beliefs and political climate of ancient Greece. This book is a valuable resource for anyone interested in the history of theatre, classical literature, or ancient Greek culture.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: 1164196073
• ISBN13: 9781164196075
• Release Date: September 2010
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 404 Pages
• Weight: 1.19 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.8" x 6.0" x 9.0"