Greek Tragedy: An Introduction (Classical World)

This introduction traces the development of Greek tragedy which constitutes some of the most powerful drama of the Western world.

Aimed at the late school and undergraduate reader, the author explores the main aspects of the genre, with detailed chapters on each of the three tragic poets - Aeschylus, Sophocles and Euripides. Specific plays and topics are considered, including dramatic festivals, the performance of the plays and the differing treatment of the 'Electra' story by each dramatist.

With illustrations, quotations from the plays in English, an annotated bibliography and suggestions for further study, this is an invaluable guide to the tragic genre.