A Short Introduction to the Ancient Greek Theater
| Author | : Graham Ley |
| Publisher | : University of Chicago Press |
| Total Pages | : 141 |
| Release | : 2006 |
| ISBN-10 | : 9780226477619 |
| ISBN-13 | : 0226477614 |
| Rating | : 4/5 (614 Downloads) |
Book Synopsis A Short Introduction to the Ancient Greek Theater by : Graham Ley
Download or read book A Short Introduction to the Ancient Greek Theater written by Graham Ley and published by University of Chicago Press. This book was released on 2006 with total page 141 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Reexamining the surviving plays of Aeschylus, Sophocles, Euripides, and Aristophanes, the author discusses acting technique, scenery, the power and range of the chorus, the use of theatrical space, and parody in their plays. This edition includes notes on ancient mime and puppetry and how to read Greek playtexts as scripts.