Greek Tragedy

A 1911 account of the origins and characteristics of Greek tragedies, discussing the works of Aeschylus, Sophocles and Euripides.

J. T. Sheppard (Author)

9781107622227, Cambridge University Press

Paperback / softback, published 22 March 2012

170 pages
20.3 x 12.7 x 1 cm, 0.19 kg

Originally published during the early part of the twentieth century, the Cambridge Manuals of Science and Literature were designed to provide concise introductions to a broad range of topics. They were written by experts for the general reader and combined a comprehensive approach to knowledge with an emphasis on accessibility. Greek Tragedy by J. T. Sheppard was first published in 1911. The book contains an account of the origins and characteristics of Greek tragedies, together with discussion of the works of Aeschylus, Sophocles and Euripides.

Preface
1. Origins
2. Some general characteristics
3. Aeschylus
4. Sophocles
5. Euripides
Bibliographical note
Appendix. Simple metrical phrases
Index.

Subject Areas: Theatre studies [AN]