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The Genesis Of Greek Tragedy

The Genesis Of Greek Tragedy

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Literary CriticismAncient GreecePlays

ISBN10: 1425329446
ISBN13: 9781425329440
Publisher: Kessinger Pub Llc
Published: Dec 8 2005
Pages: 48
Weight: 0.29
Height: 0.10 Width: 8.25 Depth: 11.00
Language: English
The Genesis of Greek Tragedy is a scholarly work by Edouard Schure that explores the origins and development of Greek tragedy. The book delves into the religious and cultural context of ancient Greece, examining the myths, rituals, and beliefs that gave rise to this unique form of drama. Schure traces the evolution of Greek tragedy from its earliest roots in the Dionysian cults to its emergence as a distinct art form in the 5th century BCE. He also explores the works of the great tragedians, such as Aeschylus, Sophocles, and Euripides, and analyzes the themes and motifs that recur throughout their plays. The book is a comprehensive and insightful study of Greek tragedy that will be of interest to students of literature, drama, and ancient history.THIS 28 PAGE ARTICLE WAS EXTRACTED FROM THE BOOK: Genesis of Tragedy and the Sacred Drama of Eleusis, by Edouard Schure. To purchase the entire book, please order ISBN 0766100200.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.

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