Understanding Greek Tragic Theatre

By Rush Rehm

Book Overview

Understanding Greek Tragic Theatre is intended for those interested in how Greek tragedy works. Emphasizing the political nature of tragedy as a theatre of, by, and for the polis, Rehm characterizes Athens as a performance culture, one in which the theatre stood alongside other public forums as a place to confront matters of import and moment. In treating the various social, religious and practical aspects of tragic production, he shows how these elements promoted a vision of the theatre as integral to the life of the city - a theatre whose focus was on the audience.

• Format: Hardcover
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1138812617
• ISBN13: 9781138812611
• Release Date: July 2016
• Publisher: Routledge
• Length: 174 Pages
• Weight: 1.00 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.7" x 6.2" x 9.2"