A Guide to Greek Tragedy for English Readers

""A Guide to Greek Tragedy for English Readers"" by Lewis Campbell is a comprehensive guidebook that aims to provide an in-depth understanding of Greek tragedy to English readers. The book covers the history, themes, and literary devices used in Greek tragedy, as well as the social and cultural context in which these plays were written and performed.The author begins by introducing the origins and development of Greek tragedy, highlighting the works of Aeschylus, Sophocles, and Euripides. He then delves into the themes and motifs commonly found in Greek tragedy, such as fate, hubris, and the role of the gods.The book also explores the literary devices used in Greek tragedy, including the use of chorus, irony, and symbolism. Campbell provides numerous examples from famous plays such as ""Oedipus Rex"" and ""Medea"" to illustrate these techniques.In addition to analyzing the plays themselves, the author also provides insight into the social and cultural context in which they were written and performed. He discusses the role of the theater in ancient Greece, the significance of the festivals in which these plays were showcased, and the impact of Greek tragedy on subsequent literary traditions.Overall, ""A Guide to Greek Tragedy for English Readers"" is an essential resource for anyone interested in understanding the complexities and enduring legacy of Greek tragedy.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.