Tracing the history of tragedy and comedy from their earliest beginnings to the present, this book offers readers an exceptional study of the development of both genres, grounded in analysis of landmark plays and their context. It argues that sacrifice is central to both genres, and demonstrates how
Tragedy, Comedy and the Polis: Greek Drama Conference: Papers
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- Publisher
- Lavante Editori
- Year
- 1993
- Tongue
- English
- Leaves
- 309
- Category
- Library
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