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Greek Drama

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Editorial Reviews - Amazon In power, passion, and the brilliant display of moral conflict, the drama of ancient Greece remains unsurpassed. For this volume, Professor Hadas chose nine plays which display the diversity and grandeur of tragedy, and the critical and satiric genius of comedy, in outstanding translations of the past and present. His introduction explores the religious origins, modes of productions, structure, and conventions of the Greek theater, individual prefaces illuminate each play and clarify the author's place in the continuity of Greek drama.

Language: English

Pages: 337

Format: paper

Publisher: Bantam Classics

Release: December 01, 1983

ISBN: 0553212214

ISBN 13: 9780553212211

Greek Drama

3.8/5 ( ratings)

Editorial Reviews - Amazon In power, passion, and the brilliant display of moral conflict, the drama of ancient Greece remains unsurpassed. For this volume, Professor Hadas chose nine plays which display the diversity and grandeur of tragedy, and the critical and satiric genius of comedy, in outstanding translations of the past and present. His introduction explores the religious origins, modes of productions, structure, and conventions of the Greek theater, individual prefaces illuminate each play and clarify the author's place in the continuity of Greek drama.

Language: English

Pages: 337

Format: paper

Publisher: Bantam Classics

Release: December 01, 1983

ISBN: 0553212214

ISBN 13: 9780553212211

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