In the Theatre of Dionysos
| Author | : Richard Sewell |
| Publisher | : McFarland |
| Total Pages | : 226 |
| Release | : 2007-07-27 |
| ISBN-10 | : UOM:39015064988515 |
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| Rating | : 4/5 ( Downloads) |
Book Synopsis In the Theatre of Dionysos by : Richard Sewell
Download or read book In the Theatre of Dionysos written by Richard Sewell and published by McFarland. This book was released on 2007-07-27 with total page 226 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: "Describes parallel lives of Athenian democracy and Athenian tragedy--how and why they concurrently arose, blossomed and died, shaped especially by a fatal Athenian penchant for war. Demonstrates how drama emerged from four unique elements in Greek culture: bardic poetry; open sporting competition; uncodified religion; and exploratory philosophy. Imagines evolution of the tragic genre from practitioner's viewpoint"--Provided by publisher.