A Guide to Greek Tragedy for English Readers

A Guide to Greek Tragedy for English Readers by Lewis Campbell is a comprehensive guide to understanding and appreciating the art of Greek tragedy. The book provides an in-depth analysis of the structure, themes, and characters of the most famous Greek tragedies, including works by Aeschylus, Sophocles, and Euripides. The author begins with an introduction to the historical and cultural context of ancient Greece, exploring how the theater was an integral part of the society and how it was used to convey important messages and values. He then delves into the structure of Greek tragedy, explaining the role of the chorus, the use of masks, and the conventions of the genre. The bulk of the book is dedicated to a detailed analysis of specific plays, including Oedipus Rex, Antigone, Medea, and The Bacchae. For each play, the author provides a summary of the plot, an analysis of the themes and symbols, and a discussion of the characters and their motivations. Throughout the book, Campbell emphasizes the relevance of Greek tragedy to contemporary readers, arguing that these ancient works still have the power to move and inspire us today. He also includes a helpful glossary of Greek terms and a bibliography for further reading. Overall, A Guide to Greek Tragedy for English Readers is an essential resource for anyone interested in the history of theater, classical literature, or the enduring power of storytelling.1891. The purpose of this book is to afford some assistance to those who desire to obtain a real hold-whether in studying the originals or by reading translations-of the chief masterpieces of Greek Tragedy, considered as a great and important phase of human culture. Contents: What is Tragedy?; Tragedy, Ancient and Modern; Origin and Growth of Tragedy; Subjects of Greek Tragedy-Choice of Fable; Conditions of Representation; Leading Thoughts; Conversational and Lyric Elements; Dramatic Construction; Characterization; Lives of the Tragic Poets; Aeschyluys-The Seven Extant Plays; Sophocles; Euripides; Fragments of Lost Plays; Illustration: the Story of Cambyses Adapted for a Tragic Fable; and How to Enjoy Greek Tragedy-A Lecture. See other titles by this author available from Kessinger Publishing.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.