A Guide To The Reading Of The Greek Tragedians: Being A Series Of Articles On The Greek Drama, Greek Metres, And Canons Of Criticism (1836)

""A Guide To The Reading Of The Greek Tragedians"" is a book written by John Richardson Major and published in 1836. The book is a collection of articles on the Greek drama, Greek metres, and canons of criticism. It provides a comprehensive guide to understanding the works of the Greek tragedians, including Aeschylus, Sophocles, and Euripides. The book delves into the structure and form of Greek tragedy, as well as the themes and motifs that are commonly found in these works. It also explores the use of language and poetic devices in Greek drama, including the use of choral odes and the use of iambic trimeter. The book is aimed at students and scholars of Greek literature, but it is also accessible to anyone with an interest in the subject. Overall, ""A Guide To The Reading Of The Greek Tragedians"" is a valuable resource for anyone looking to deepen their understanding of Greek drama and its place in the literary canon.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.