<strong>Greek Tragedy</strong> sets ancient tragedy into its original theatrical politicaland ritual context and applies modern critical approaches to understan... » 

Greek Tragedy sets ancient tragedy into its original theatrical politicaland ritual context and applies modern critical approaches to understanding whytragedy continues to interest modern audiences. An engaging introduction toGreek tragedy its history and its reception in the contemporary world withsuggested readings for further study Examines tragedy8217s relationship todemocracy religion and myth Explores contemporary approaches to scholarshipincluding structuralist psychoanalytic and feminist theory Provides athorough examination of contemporary performance practices Includes detailedreadings of selected plays «