Greek Tragedy in Action Tapa dura - 1992

University of California Press. Used - Good. Former library book; may include library markings. Used book that is in clean, average condition without any missing pages.

University of California Press. Used - Very Good. 1978. Cloth, dj. 8vo. 203 pp. Mild shelf wear to dust jacket. Altogether a copy in Very Good condition. (Subject: Ancient, Greek Literature.)

Volume, measuring approximately 6" x 9", is bound in black cloth, with stamped silver lettering to spine. Top edge of text block displays foxing, with milder foxing to fore edge. Book is otherwise in fine condition, with solid binding, clean and bright interior. Dust jacket exhibits light shelfwear. Jacket is preserved in mylar cover. x/203 pages.
"Greek tragedy has been the subject of a vast body of scholarly work, yet rarely have the plays been studied as works to be seen and heard. The idea, stemming from Aristotle, that the plays may best be treated as texts for reading has been so pervasive that they have so pervasive that they have been neglected as dramatic works for performance in the theater. This book redresses the balance with a new and exciting critique of the greatest Greek tragedies. Oliver Taplin concentrates on nine plays -- Aeschylus' "Agamennon," "Choephoroi" ("The Women Bearing Libations") and "Euminides" ("The Gracious Goddesses"); Sophocles' "Aias" ("Ajax"), "Oidipous Tyrannos"… Leer más

hardcover. Good. Access codes and supplements are not guaranteed with used items. May be an ex-library book.