The Origin of Tragedy: With Special Reference to the Greek Tragedians - Softcover

Ridgeway, William

Softcover

ISBN 10: 1107554268 ISBN 13: 9781107554269

Publisher: Cambridge University Press, 2015

Synopsis

First published in 1910, this book presents a detailed account regarding the birth of tragedy by the renowned classical scholar Sir William Ridgeway (1858–1926). Ridgeway develops the viewpoint, first put forward in a 1904 lecture before the Society for the Promotion of Hellenic Studies, that the origins of tragedy can be found 'in the worship of the dead'. The main focus of the text is on Ancient Greek tragedy, but reference is also made to dramatic traditions among 'Asiatic Peoples'. Illustrative figures are incorporated throughout. This book will be of value to anyone with an interest in Ancient Greek culture, anthropology, literary criticism and the nature of the tragic.

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Book Description

First published in 1910, this book presents a detailed account regarding the birth of tragedy by the renowned classical scholar Sir William Ridgeway (1858-1926). Ridgeway develops the viewpoint that the origins of tragedy can be found 'in the worship of the dead'.

About the Author

William Ridgeway is an accomplished scholar of Asian studies and has translated numerous books, novellas, and scholarly articles, notably the work of Natsume Soseke.

Edition details

• Publisher: Cambridge University Press
• Publication date: 2015
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 1107554268
• ISBN 13: 9781107554269
• Binding: Paperback
• Number of pages: 242