Greek Tragedy and the British Theatre 1660-1914

Auteur: Hall, Edith (Leverhulme Professor of Greek Cultural History at the University of Durham)
Editeur: Oxford University Press
This lavishly illustrated book is the first investigation into the history of performances of Greek tragedy in Britain from 1660 onwards. It assembles discussion of the translations, plays, authors, actors, and audiences, and sets them in the context of contemporary politics, society, and culture. It argues that Greek tragedy was a radical and progressive force in the professional theatre.
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This lavishly illustrated book is the first investigation into the history of performances of Greek tragedy in Britain from 1660 onwards. It assembles discussion of the translations, plays, authors, actors, and audiences, and sets them in the context of contemporary politics, society, and culture. It argues that Greek tragedy was a radical and progressive force in the professional theatre.
ISBN / EAN 9780198150879
Auteur Hall, Edith (Leverhulme Professor of Greek Cultural History at the University of Durham)
Editeur Oxford University Press