The Encyclopedia of Greek Tragedy
1. Auflage September 2013
1808 Seiten, Hardcover
Handbuch/Nachschlagewerk
Kurzbeschreibung
The Encyclopedia of Greek Tragedy presents the first comprehensive reference work to cover all facets of the distinct form of dramatic theater that flourished in ancient Greece and reached its apex in Athens of the 5th century BCE. Written by a team of international experts and emerging scholars, the more than 1,400 entries reflect a careful balance between scholarly precision and accessibility to facilitate a better understanding and appreciation of the great surviving works of Aeschylus, Sophocles, Euripides, and their contemporaries.
The Encyclopedia of Greek Tragedy is the first comprehensive reference work to cover all facets of the distinct form of dramatic theater that flourished in ancient Greece with its apex in the 5th century BCE.
* Features a wide range of entries and approaches by an international group of experts and emerging scholars
* Accessible to both beginners and experts in the field
* Includes detailed cross-referencing for ease of navigation
* Covers the 32 extant plays and playwrights of the period, including information on some lost works and surviving fragments
* Available in three print volumes, or on Wiley Online Library: www.wileyonlinelibrary.com/ref/greektragedy
"As a whole, this encyclopedia covers its ground well, providing a solid foundation and excellent working bibliographies on all aspects of Greek tragedy. Summing Up: Recommended. Upper-division undergraduates through researchers/faculty." (Choice, 1 February 2014)
"The range of material treated is certainly impressive, and the great majority of the extended entries provide very clear and informative outlines of their field, with useful pointers for further enquiry. Many are excellent places to which to direct students for clear and concise discussions of their subjects, and researchers will also find an abundance of helpful summaries and introductions to unfamiliar areas of scholarship. This encyclopedia is an excellent example of its genre." (Bryn Mawr Classical Review Blog, March 2014)
"Although the intended audience includes students and researchers, the content is accessible to anyone with an interest in Greek tragedy. This comprehensive set is recommended for academic, large public, and, when appropriate, high-school libraries." (Booklist, 15 November 2013)
