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A Companion to Tragedy

Rebecca Bushnell

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A Companion to Tragedy is an essential resource for anyone interested in exploring the role of tragedy in Western history and culture.
Tells the story of the historical development of tragedy from classical Greece to modernity
Features 28 essays by renowned scholars from multiple disciplines, including classics, English, drama, anthropology and philosophy
Broad in its scope and ambition, it considers interpretations of tragedy through religion, philosophy and history
Offers a fresh assessment of Ancient Greek tragedy and demonstrates how the practice of reading tragedy has changed radically in the past two decades

Language: English

Pages: 568

Format: Paperback

Publisher: Wiley-Blackwell

Release: April 01, 2009

ISBN: 1405192461

ISBN 13: 9781405192460

A Companion to Tragedy

Rebecca Bushnell

4.4/5 ( ratings)

A Companion to Tragedy is an essential resource for anyone interested in exploring the role of tragedy in Western history and culture.
Tells the story of the historical development of tragedy from classical Greece to modernity
Features 28 essays by renowned scholars from multiple disciplines, including classics, English, drama, anthropology and philosophy
Broad in its scope and ambition, it considers interpretations of tragedy through religion, philosophy and history
Offers a fresh assessment of Ancient Greek tragedy and demonstrates how the practice of reading tragedy has changed radically in the past two decades

Language: English

Pages: 568

Format: Paperback

Publisher: Wiley-Blackwell

Release: April 01, 2009

ISBN: 1405192461

ISBN 13: 9781405192460

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