Synopsis Of The Greek Drama: Including Biographical Notices Of Thespis, Phrynichus, Pratinas, Aeschylus, Sophocles, Euripides, And Other Dramatic Poets, To The Time Of Menandee

By george paddison

Book Overview

Synopsis Of The Greek Drama: Including Biographical Notices Of Thespis, Phrynichus, Pratinas, Aeschylus, Sophocles, Euripides, And Other Dramatic Poets, To The Time Of Menandee (1838) is a book written by George Paddison. This book provides a comprehensive overview of the Greek drama, including biographical information about the most prominent Greek dramatic poets like Thespis, Phrynichus, Pratinas, Aeschylus, Sophocles, Euripides, and others. The book covers the history of the Greek drama from its origins in the ancient Greek festivals to the time of Menandee, a Greek comic playwright who lived in the 4th century BC. The author provides detailed information about the development of Greek drama, including the different types of plays, the roles of actors and chorus, and the themes and motifs commonly found in Greek tragedies and comedies. The book also includes translations of some of the most famous Greek plays, such as Oedipus Rex and Medea, as well as analyses of their themes and literary techniques. Overall, Synopsis Of The Greek Drama is a valuable resource for anyone interested in the history of Greek drama and its enduring influence on Western literature and culture.With A Dramatic Chronology.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: 1104473771
• ISBN13: 9781104473778
• Release Date: May 2009
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 124 Pages
• Weight: 0.39 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.3" x 6.0" x 9.0"