A Companion to Greek Tragedy

The Blackwell Companion to Greek Tragedy provides readers with a fundamental grounding in Greek tragedy, and also introduces them to the various methodologies and the lively critical dialogue that characterize the study of Greek tragedy today.

• Comprises 31 original essays by an international cast of contributors, including up-and-coming as well as distinguished senior scholars
• Pays attention to socio-political, textual, and performance aspects of Greek tragedy
• All ancient Greek is transliterated and translated, and technical terms are explained as they appear
• Includes suggestions for further reading at the end of each chapter, and a generous and informative combined bibliography