The performance reception of Greek tragedy in ancient theatres /
Reconstructs the rich afterlife of Greek tragedy on ancient stages across the entire Mediterranean area, from the fourth century BC to the early third century AD. Draws on an extensive collection of documentary, literary and visual sources and considers the role of actors and audiences in the plays&...
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| Format: | Book |
| Language: | English |
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Cambridge ; New York :
Cambridge University Press,
[2025].
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| Summary: | Reconstructs the rich afterlife of Greek tragedy on ancient stages across the entire Mediterranean area, from the fourth century BC to the early third century AD. Draws on an extensive collection of documentary, literary and visual sources and considers the role of actors and audiences in the plays' survival. |
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| Physical Description: | xiii, 424 pages : color illustrations ; 26 cm. |
| Bibliography: | Includes bibliographical references (pages 376-416) and index. |
| ISBN: | 9781107111370 1107111374 9781107529076 1107529077 |