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Living Greek Theatre: A Handbook of Classical Performance and Modern Production
J. M. Walton
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Description for Living Greek Theatre: A Handbook of Classical Performance and Modern Production
Hardback. Num Pages: 445 pages. BIC Classification: 1DVG; AN; GBC. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 243 x 163 x 30. Weight in Grams: 770.
While there is clearly no dearth of material on Greek theatre, until now no systematic effort has been made to integrate the Classical tradition with our modern perceptions and adaptations of it. Professor Walton's unique guide to Greek drama takes on this task, bringing together a wealth of information on Athenian tragedy and comedy as performed and appreciated in its own time and as embodied on the modern stage. The introductory section highlights some of the characteristic features of Greek tragedy and comedy and suggests how and under what conditions plays were first performed. The following section consists of analyses ... Read more
While there is clearly no dearth of material on Greek theatre, until now no systematic effort has been made to integrate the Classical tradition with our modern perceptions and adaptations of it. Professor Walton's unique guide to Greek drama takes on this task, bringing together a wealth of information on Athenian tragedy and comedy as performed and appreciated in its own time and as embodied on the modern stage. The introductory section highlights some of the characteristic features of Greek tragedy and comedy and suggests how and under what conditions plays were first performed. The following section consists of analyses ... Read more
Product Details
Format
Hardback
Publication date
1987
Publisher
Bloomsbury Publishing Plc United States
Number of pages
456
Condition
New
Number of Pages
445
Place of Publication
, United States
ISBN
9780313245978
SKU
V9780313245978
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About J. M. Walton
J.MICHAEL WALTON is Reader in Theatre History, University of Hull, North Humberside, England.
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