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The Theatre Of The Greeks: A Treatise On The History And Exhibition Of The Greek Drama

The Theatre Of The Greeks: A Treatise On The History And Exhibition Of The Greek Drama

Donaldson, John William

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ISBN10: 1162744405
ISBN13: 9781162744407
Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
Published: Sep 10 2010
Pages: 450
Weight: 1.32
Height: 0.91 Width: 6.00 Depth: 9.00
Language: English
The Theatre of the Greeks is a comprehensive treatise on the history and exhibition of Greek drama, written by John William Donaldson. The book provides a detailed overview of the development of Greek theatre, from its origins in religious festivals to its evolution into a sophisticated form of entertainment. The author explores the various types of Greek drama, including tragedy, comedy, and satyr plays, and discusses the works of famous playwrights such as Aeschylus, Sophocles, and Euripides. The book also delves into the theatrical techniques used by the Greeks, such as the use of masks, costumes, and music. Additionally, the author examines the social and political context in which Greek drama was produced and performed, and how it reflected the values and beliefs of the ancient Greeks. Overall, The Theatre of the Greeks is a comprehensive and informative guide to one of the most important forms of theatre in history.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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