A Companion to Tragedy

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 decadesAuthor: Bushnell, Rebecca,editor Contributors: Bushnell, Rebecca,editor Binding: paperback Number Of Pages: 570 Publication Date: Release Date: Languages: English,Published,English,Original Language,Englis Edition: 1 Published/Release Date: 13 Mar 2009 Format: Paperback / softback Publisher/Studio/Brand: John Wiley and Sons Ltd Author/Director/Artist: Rebecca Bushnell Dimension (cm): 247x173x42 mm Package Dimension (cm): 44x244x172 mm Item Weight (g): 1043 Package Weight (g): 1039