Classical Greek Tragedy Fletcher Judith
Classical Greek Tragedy is devoted to reconstructing how original audiences in fifth-century BCE Athens created meaning from the performance of tragedy at the dramatic festivals sponsored by the…
Specifikacia Classical Greek Tragedy Fletcher Judith
Classical Greek Tragedy is devoted to reconstructing how original audiences in fifth-century BCE Athens created meaning from the performance of tragedy at the dramatic festivals sponsored by the city-state and its wealthiest citizens. It brings into play the context of Athenian political and legal structures, gender ideology, religious beliefs, and other social forces that contributed to spectators' reception of the drama. The focus is on the relationship between performers and watchers, not only male citizen audience members, but also women, metics (free non-citizens), and foreigners.The historical development of these dynamics is traced through three representative tragedies that span a 50 year period: Aeschylus' Seven against Thebes, Sophocles' Oedipus Rex, and Euripides' Helen. Topics include the role of the chorus; the tragic hero; recurring
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