The Greek Tragedians

By Alexander Balmain Bruce

Book Overview

The Greek Tragedians is a book written by Alexander Balmain Bruce, which provides a comprehensive and detailed analysis of the three great Greek tragedians - Aeschylus, Sophocles, and Euripides. The book explores the origins of Greek tragedy, its development, and the cultural and historical context in which it emerged. It also delves into the themes and motifs that are common to all three tragedians, as well as the differences in their style and approach. The book begins with an introduction to the Greek theater and the role of tragedy in ancient Greek society. It then proceeds to examine the works of Aeschylus, Sophocles, and Euripides, providing a detailed analysis of their major plays. The author explores the themes of justice, fate, and the role of the gods in human affairs, which are common to all three tragedians. He also discusses the differences in their approach to these themes, as well as their use of language, structure, and character development. The Greek Tragedians is a valuable resource for anyone interested in Greek literature, history, and culture. It provides a detailed and insightful analysis of the works of Aeschylus, Sophocles, and Euripides, and sheds light on the cultural and historical context in which they were written. The book is written in a clear and accessible style, making it suitable for both scholars and general readers.THIS 44 PAGE ARTICLE WAS EXTRACTED FROM THE BOOK: Moral Order of the World in Ancient and Modern Thought, by Alexander Balmain Bruce. To purchase the entire book, please order ISBN 0766101657.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: 1425334725
• ISBN13: 9781425334727
• Release Date: December 2005
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 48 Pages
• Weight: 0.29 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.1" x 8.3" x 11.0"