The Performance Reception of Greek Tragedy in Ancient Theatres

The Performance Reception of Greek Tragedy in Ancient Theatres

by Sebastiana Nervegna
Epub (Kobo), Epub (Adobe)
Publication Date: 25/04/2025

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Greek tragedy enjoyed a rich afterlife on ancient stages. This book reconstructs that history across the entire Mediterranean area, from the fourth century BC to the early third century AD. It is based on an extensive collection of primary sources ranging from inscriptions and festival catalogues to literary records, tragedy-related vases from fourth-century Sicily and South Italy, and the Greek models of Roman Republican tragedies, with each one placed in its historical context. Sebastiana Nervegna identifies the Greek tragedies that formed the ancient theatrical repertoire, assesses how actors contributed to their survival and considers how public audiences continued to enjoy the theatrical masterpieces of Classical Athens. This is the first work entirely dedicated to the circulation of Greek tragedies among the larger public throughout antiquity.

ISBN:
9781009695114
9781009695114
Category:
Ancient history: to c 500 CE
Format:
Epub (Kobo), Epub (Adobe)
Publication Date:
25-04-2025
Language:
English
Publisher:
Cambridge University Press

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