During the past century, the interpretation given by the various directors staging Greek drama has varied, and the critical reception accorded the productions has also altered. While the texts of Aeschylus, Sophocles, and Euripides remain constant, the meanings drawn from their plays do not. The director who decides to offer a Greek tragedy in the modern American commercial theater believes in the ability of the text to reach the contemporary audience, and the reviewers assess the success of the venture: their words become a record of both a particular performance and the time in which it played. Hartigan explores how drama and society interact and witnesses the continued vitality of the Greek tragedy.
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During the past century, the interpretation given by the various directors staging Greek drama has varied, and the critical reception accorded the productions has also altered. While the texts of Aeschylus, Sophocles, and Euripides remain constant, the meanings drawn from their plays do not. The director who decides to offer a Greek tragedy in the modern American commercial theater believes in the ability of the text to reach the contemporary audience, and the reviewers assess the success of the venture: their words become a record of both a particular performance and the time in which it played. Hartigan explores how drama and society interact and witnesses the continued vitality of the Greek tragedy.
Imprint | Praeger Publishers Inc |
Country of origin | United States |
Release date | May 1995 |
Availability | Expected to ship within 10 - 15 working days |
First published | May 1995 |
Authors | Karelisa Hartigan |
Dimensions | 230 x 152 x 17mm (L x W x T) |
Format | Hardcover |
Pages | 192 |
ISBN-13 | 978-0-313-29283-5 |
Barcode | 9780313292835 |
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LSN | 0-313-29283-3 |