Description

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

Details

ISBN

9781405192460

Format

Paperback

Book info

Height: 243 mm

Width: 173 mm

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