Plutarch as a Source of on the Greek Them Theater A Dissertation Submitted to the Faculty of the Graduate School of Arts and Literature, in Candidacy of Doctor of Philisophy Classic Reprint
Language: English
Published by Forgotten Books, 2018
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- Title
- Plutarch as a Source of on the Greek Them Theater A Dissertation Submitted to the Faculty of the Graduate School of Arts and Literature, in Candidacy of Doctor of Philisophy Classic Reprint
- Author
- Roy Caston Flickinger
- Publisher
- Forgotten Books
- Publication year
- 2018
- Condition
- New
- Binding
- HRD
- Language
- English
- ISBN 10
- 0666536171
- ISBN 13
- 9780666536174
- Item weight
- 299 grams
Plutarch as a Source for the Greek Theater
A scholarly examination of how Plutarch’s writings illuminate ancient theater, with careful methods to separate modernized language from authentic fourth- and fifth-century details. The work explains criteria for using Plutarch as evidence, and shows how his background and era shape the words and terms he uses about Greek scenic practice.
This study guides readers through the challenges of interpreting Plutarch’s allusions, general references, and specific anecdotes. It argues that Plutarch often modernized terminology to fit his own day, and it offers tools to distinguish reliable material from later adaptations. The result is a nuanced portrait of how ancient theater and its terminology can be read through a biographer’s lens, without assuming perfect historical accuracy.- Defines how to evaluate Plutarch’s theater references, general vs. specific passages, and their reliability
- Explains the blending of terms like stage and orchestra across different periods
- Offers criteria for comparing Plutarch with other sources and with his own writings
- Demonstrates the implications for understanding Greek theater architecture and practice
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