The Seal Of Orestes
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The Seal Of Orestes
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Author : Ann G. Batchelder
language : en
Publisher: Rowman & Littlefield
Release Date : 1995
The Seal Of Orestes written by Ann G. Batchelder and has been published by Rowman & Littlefield this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 1995 with Drama categories.
In this groundbreaking inquiry into the poetics of authenticity and authority in Sophocles' Electra, Batchelder looks at Aegisthus and Orestes as rival dramatists, who each use the illusions of the theater in a struggle for control of Mycenae. She demonstrates that the Seal of Orestes-the signet ring of his father-is the recognition token not only for Electra, but also for the entire play, revealing Electra as a self-referential play about play writing.
Electra And The Empty Urn
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Author : Mark Ringer
language : en
Publisher: Univ of North Carolina Press
Release Date : 2000-11-09
Electra And The Empty Urn written by Mark Ringer and has been published by Univ of North Carolina Press this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2000-11-09 with Literary Criticism categories.
Metatheater, or "theater within theater," is a critical approach often used in studies of Shakespearian or modern drama. Breaking new ground in the study of ancient Greek tragedy, Mark Ringer applies the concept of metatheatricality to the work of Sophocles. His innovative analysis sheds light on Sophocles' technical ingenuity and reveals previously unrecognized facets of fifth-century performative irony. Ringer analyzes the layers of theatrical self-awareness in all seven Sophoclean tragedies, giving special attention to Electra, the playwright's most metatheatrical work. He focuses on plays within plays, characters who appear to be in rivalry with their playwright in "scripting" their dramas, and the various roles that characters assume in their attempts to deceive other characters or even themselves. Ringer also examines instances of literal role playing, exploring the implications of the Greek convention of sharing multiple roles among only three actors. Sophocles has long been praised as one of the masters of dramatic irony. Awareness of Sophoclean metatheater, Ringer shows, deepens our appreciation of that irony and reveals the playwright's keen awareness of his art. Originally published in 1998. A UNC Press Enduring Edition -- UNC Press Enduring Editions use the latest in digital technology to make available again books from our distinguished backlist that were previously out of print. These editions are published unaltered from the original, and are presented in affordable paperback formats, bringing readers both historical and cultural value.
Land Of Dreams
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Author : André Lardinois
language : en
Publisher: BRILL
Release Date : 2006-06-01
Land Of Dreams written by André Lardinois and has been published by BRILL this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2006-06-01 with Literary Criticism categories.
This collection of essays, dedicated to A.H.M. Kessels, provides an overview of modern Dutch scholarship in Greek and Latin studies with special emphasis on dreams in classical literature, classical drama and the reception of Homer.
The Philosophical Stage
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Author : Joshua Billings
language : en
Publisher: Princeton University Press
Release Date : 2024-06-04
The Philosophical Stage written by Joshua Billings and has been published by Princeton University Press this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2024-06-04 with Greek drama categories.
A bold new reconception of ancient Greek drama as a mode of philosophical thinking The Philosophical Stage offers an innovative approach to ancient Greek literature and thought that places drama at the heart of intellectual history. Drawing on evidence from tragedy and comedy, Joshua Billings shines new light on the development of early Greek philosophy, arguing that drama is our best source for understanding the intellectual culture of classical Athens. In this incisive book, Billings recasts classical Greek intellectual history as a conversation across discourses and demonstrates the significance of dramatic reflections on widely shared theoretical questions. He argues that neither "literature" nor "philosophy" was a defined category in the fifth century BCE, and develops a method of reading dramatic form as a structured investigation of issues at the heart of the emerging discipline of philosophy. A breathtaking work of intellectual history by one of today's most original classical scholars, The Philosophical Stage presents a novel approach to ancient drama and sets a path for a renewed understanding of early Greek thought.
Performance Iconography Reception
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Author : Martin Revermann
language : en
Publisher: OUP Oxford
Release Date : 2008-08-14
Performance Iconography Reception written by Martin Revermann and has been published by OUP Oxford this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2008-08-14 with Literary Collections categories.
Performance, Reception, Iconography assembles twenty-three papers from an international group of scholars who engage with, and develop, the seminal work of Oliver Taplin. Oliver Taplin has for over three decades been at the forefront of innovation in the study of Greek literature, and of the Greek theatre, tragic and comic, in particular. The studies in this volume centre on three key areas - the performance of Greek literature, the interactions between literature and the visual realm of iconography, and the reception and appropriation of Greek literature, and of Greek culture more widely, in subsequent historical periods.
Dolos And Dik In Sophokles Elektra
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Author : Leona MacLeod
language : en
Publisher: BRILL
Release Date : 2017-07-31
Dolos And Dik In Sophokles Elektra written by Leona MacLeod and has been published by BRILL this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2017-07-31 with Literary Criticism categories.
The main problem facing critics of Sophokles' Elektra has always been understanding the presentation of the vengeance and the nature of justice it represents. This volume addresses the ethical issues of this play through an analysis of the language and argumentation which the characters use to explain and justify their behaviour. The focus is on the examination of the themes of aidôs and dolos, and the way in which each contributes to our overall understanding of the vengeance as an act which, for all its justice, remains shameful. By exploring the union between these two contradictory elements, this study exposes the ethical complexity of Sophokles' treatment of the vengeance theme. Dolos & Dikê contains a useful critique of recent interpretative approaches to the play, a full bibliography, and a complete index of passages cited.
The Facts On File Companion To Classical Drama
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Author : John E. Thorburn
language : en
Publisher: Infobase Publishing
Release Date : 2005
The Facts On File Companion To Classical Drama written by John E. Thorburn and has been published by Infobase Publishing this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2005 with Literary Criticism categories.
Surveys important Greek and Roman authors, plays, characters, genres, historical figures and more.
The Public Statutes At Large Of The United States Of America
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Author : United States
language : en
Publisher:
Release Date : 1931
The Public Statutes At Large Of The United States Of America written by United States and has been published by this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 1931 with Law categories.
Figures Of Play
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Author : Gregory W. Dobrov
language : en
Publisher: Oxford University Press, USA
Release Date : 2001
Figures Of Play written by Gregory W. Dobrov and has been published by Oxford University Press, USA this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2001 with Aesthetics, Ancient categories.
"The book should be of particular interest to those working in Greek tragedy and comedy and classical literary theory."--Jacket.
The Ancient Aesthetics Of Deception
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Author : Jonas Grethlein
language : en
Publisher:
Release Date : 2021-09
The Ancient Aesthetics Of Deception written by Jonas Grethlein and has been published by this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2021-09 with History categories.
The concept of mimesis has dominated reflection on the nature and role, in Greek literature, of representation. Jonas Grethlein, in his ambitious new book, takes this reflection a step further. He argues that, beyond mimesis, there was an important but unacknowledged strand of reflection focused instead on the nuanced idea of apatē (often translated into English as 'deceit'), oscillating between notions of 'deception' and 'aesthetic illusion'. Many authors from Gorgias and Plato to Philo, Plutarch and Clement of Alexandria used this key concept to entwine aesthetics with ethics. In creatively exploring the various reconfigurations of apatē, and placing these in their socio-historical contexts, the book offers a bold new history of ancient aesthetics. It also explores the present significance of the aesthetics of deception, unlocking the potential of ancient reflection for current debates on the ethical dimension of representation. It will appeal to scholars in classics and literary theory alike.