Goldhill, Simon
Reading Greek Tragedy
- ISBN 13:
- 9781009183031
- author:
- Goldhill, Simon
- format:
- Paperback
- publisher:
- Cambridge University Press
- language:
- English
- Publication Year:
- 2023
- Pages:
- 336
- Dimensions:
- 22.9 x 15.2 x 2 centimetres (1.4
- Genre:
- History, Ancient, General,
- Condition:
- New
- Availability:
- Item usually sent within 5 working days
Description
Reading Greek Tragedy by Simon Goldhill is an advanced critical introduction to the subject, designed for readers who may not be familiar with the context of Athenian drama festivals but want to appreciate the plays in all their complexity.
The book combines contemporary scholarly criticism in classics with a wide knowledge of modern literary studies, providing a nuanced understanding of the masterpieces of Athenian drama and enabling students and scholars to evaluate and utilize various approaches to ancient drama.
This revised edition includes a substantial new introduction that engages with critical and scholarly developments in Greek tragedy since its original publication, making it an ideal resource for those looking to deepen their understanding of this fascinating subject.