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- PublisherForgotten Books
- Publication date2019
- ISBN 10 1330649044
- ISBN 13 9781330649046
- BindingPaperback
- LanguageEnglish
- Number of pages578
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Paperback. Condition: New. Print on Demand. This book traces the history of drama from the religious rites of ancient Greece to the early British stage. The author explores the origins of theatre in festivals honoring the god Bacchus, where performances evolved from choral songs to include actors delivering lines. The book discusses the development of tragedy and comedy in ancient Greece and Rome, highlighting the key innovations of Aeschylus, Sophocles, and Aristophanes, and examines the influence of religious drama on the emergence of the modern European stage. The text also delves into the origins of the British drama, specifically the miracle plays of the Middle Ages, which were performed by guilds and clergy during religious festivals. The author provides a detailed account of the themes and characteristics of these early plays, shedding light on their role in shaping the development of English literature and theatre. This book is a reproduction of an important historical work, digitally reconstructed using state-of-the-art technology to preserve the original format. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in the book. print-on-demand item. Seller Inventory # 9781330649046_0
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