Popular English Specimens of the Greek Dramatic Poets: With Introductory Essays, and Explanatory Notes (Classic Reprint) - Hardcover

Ęschylus

Hardcover

ISBN 10: 0484568612 ISBN 13: 9780484568616

Publisher: Forgotten Books, 2018

Synopsis

Explore the roots of Greek drama through a clear, scholarly look at its origins and dramatic power.

This edition presents selections from ancient tragedy alongside explanatory notes that illuminate how Greek drama shaped storytelling, character, and stagecraft. It invites readers to see how poetry, myth, and morality intertwined in early theater, and how later writers viewed these foundational works.

From the origins of tragedy to its performance on stage, the book traces how Greek poets forged enduring themes, invented deep characters, and used chorus and structure to move audiences. The included excerpts offer a window into the moral dilemmas, political tensions, and human passions that define the genre.

• Guided introduction to Greek dramatic poetry and its historical context
• Selected passages that illustrate key dramatic forms and motifs
• Editorial notes that clarify language, culture, and performance practices
• Contextual discussion of how tragedy influenced later literature

Ideal for readers of literary history, theater studies, and classical literature who want a grounded, accessible entry into ancient drama.

Concurrent with excerpts of classic plays, this edition is a solid pick for students and general readers seeking a firm grounding in the origins and ongoing impact of Greek tragedy.

Edition details

• Publisher: Forgotten Books
• Publication date: 2018
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 0484568612
• ISBN 13: 9780484568616
• Binding: Hardcover
• Number of pages: 326