<p><b><i>Greek Tragedy</i> sets ancient tragedy into its original theatrical, political and ritual context and applies modern critical approaches to understanding why tragedy continues to interest modern audiences.</b></p> <ul> <li>An engaging introduction to Greek tragedy, its history, and its reception in the contemporary world with suggested readings for further study</li> <li>Examines tragedy’s relationship to democracy, religion, and myth</li> <li>Explores contemporary approaches to scholarship, including structuralist, psychoanalytic, and feminist theory</li> <li>Provides a thorough examination of contemporary performance practices</li> <li>Includes detailed readings of selected plays</li> </ul>
