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OverviewThe purpose of this book is to afford some assistance to those; who desire to obtain a real hold-whether in studying the originals or by reading translations, of the chief masterpieces of Greek Tragedy, considered as a great and important phase of human culture. The contents of this book include: What is Tragedy? Tragedy, Ancient and Modern; Origin and Growth of Tragedy; Subjects of Greek Tragedy - Choice of Fable; Conditions of Representation; Leading Thoughts; Conversational and Lyric Elements; Dramatic Construction; Characterization; Lives of the Tragic Poets; Aeschyluys - The Seven Extant Plays; Sophocles; Euripides; Fragments of Lost Plays; Illustration: the Story of Cambyses Adapted for a Tragic Fable; and How to Enjoy Greek Tragedy - A Lecture. Full Product DetailsAuthor: Lewis CampbellPublisher: Kessinger Publishing Co Imprint: Kessinger Publishing Co Dimensions: Width: 15.20cm , Height: 1.90cm , Length: 22.90cm Weight: 0.507kg ISBN: 9781417946303ISBN 10: 141794630 Pages: 344 Publication Date: 20 September 2004 Audience: General/trade , General Format: Paperback Publisher's Status: Active Availability: In Print This item will be ordered in for you from one of our suppliers. Upon receipt, we will promptly dispatch it out to you. For in store availability, please contact us. Table of ContentsReviewsAuthor InformationTab Content 6Author Website:Countries AvailableAll regions |