Boyle, Anthony J.
Roman Tragedy
- ISBN 13:
- 9780415251037
- author:
- Boyle, Anthony J.
- format:
- Paperback
- publisher:
- Routledge
- language:
- English
- Publication Year:
- 2005
- Pages:
- 320
- Dimensions:
- 21.2 x 13.8 x 2 cm
- Genre:
- Classical history / classical civilisation
- Condition:
- New
- Availability:
- Item usually sent within 10 working days
Description
Roman Tragedy: A Comprehensive Introduction This landmark work provides a detailed cultural and theatrical history of Roman tragedy, examining its place at the heart of Rome's cultural and political life. The author delves into the lives and works of prominent Roman tragedians, including Ennius, Pacuvius, Accius, Seneca, and his successors, to explore the evolution of Roman tragic techniques and conventions. With parallel English translations of Latin quotations, this seminal work offers a valuable resource for students of theatre, Roman history, and cultural studies, as well as those interested in the social dynamics of writing, spectacle, ideology, and power.
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