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The Theatricality of Greek Tragedy: Playing Space and Chorus

Graham Ley

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Description:Ancient Greek tragedy has been an inspiration to Western culture, but the way it was first performed has long remained in question. In "The Theatricality of Greek Tragedy," Graham Ley provides an illuminating discussion of key issues relating to the use of the playing space and the nature of the chorus, offering a distinctive impression of the performance of Greek tragedy in the fifth century BCE.a Drawing on evidence from the surviving texts of tragedies by Aeschylus, Sophocles, and Euripides, Ley explains how scenes with actors were played in the open ground of the orchestra, often considered as exclusively the dancing place of the chorus. In reviewing what is known of the music and dance of Greek antiquity, Ley goes on to show that in the original productions the experience of the chorusOCoexpressed in song and dance and in interaction with the charactersOCoremained a vital characteristic in the performance of tragedy. Combining detailed analysis with broader reflections about the nature of ancient Greek tragedy as an art form, this volumeOCosupplemented with a series of illustrative drawings and diagramsOCowill be a necessary addition to the bookshelf of anyone interested in literature, theater, or classical studies. "We have made it easy for you to find a PDF Ebooks without any digging. And by having access to our ebooks online or by storing it on your computer, you have convenient answers with The Theatricality of Greek Tragedy: Playing Space and Chorus. To get started finding The Theatricality of Greek Tragedy: Playing Space and Chorus, you are right to find our website which has a comprehensive collection of manuals listed.
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Pages: 247

Format: PDF, EPUB & Kindle Edition

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Release: 2014

ISBN: 0226477568

Description: Ancient Greek tragedy has been an inspiration to Western culture, but the way it was first performed has long remained in question. In "The Theatricality of Greek Tragedy," Graham Ley provides an illuminating discussion of key issues relating to the use of the playing space and the nature of the chorus, offering a distinctive impression of the performance of Greek tragedy in the fifth century BCE.a Drawing on evidence from the surviving texts of tragedies by Aeschylus, Sophocles, and Euripides, Ley explains how scenes with actors were played in the open ground of the orchestra, often considered as exclusively the dancing place of the chorus. In reviewing what is known of the music and dance of Greek antiquity, Ley goes on to show that in the original productions the experience of the chorusOCoexpressed in song and dance and in interaction with the charactersOCoremained a vital characteristic in the performance of tragedy. Combining detailed analysis with broader reflections about the nature of ancient Greek tragedy as an art form, this volumeOCosupplemented with a series of illustrative drawings and diagramsOCowill be a necessary addition to the bookshelf of anyone interested in literature, theater, or classical studies. "We have made it easy for you to find a PDF Ebooks without any digging. And by having access to our ebooks online or by storing it on your computer, you have convenient answers with The Theatricality of Greek Tragedy: Playing Space and Chorus. To get started finding The Theatricality of Greek Tragedy: Playing Space and Chorus, you are right to find our website which has a comprehensive collection of manuals listed.
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