The Theatrical Cast of Athens: Interactions between Ancient Greek Drama and Society - Hardcover

Hall, Edith

Hardcover

ISBN 10: 0199298890 ISBN 13: 9780199298891

Publisher: Oxford University Press, 2006

Synopsis

In this pioneering study Edith Hall explores the numerous different ways in which we can understand the relationship between the real, social world in which the Athenians lived and the theatrical roles that they invented. In twelve studies of role types and the theatrical conventions that contributed to their creation - including women in childbirth, drowning barbarians, horny satyrs, allegorical representations of Comedy, peasant farmers, tragic masks, and solo sung arias - she advances the argument that the interface between ancient Greek drama and social reality must be understood as a complicated and incessant process of mutual cross-pollination.

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About the Author

Edith Hall is Professor of Classics and Drama at Royal Holloway, University of London, and Co-Director, Archive of Performances of Greek and Roman Drama at the University of Oxford.

Edition details

• Publisher: Oxford University Press
• Publication date: 2006
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 0199298890
• ISBN 13: 9780199298891
• Binding: Hardcover
• Edition number: 1
• Number of pages: 494