Sophocles and the Greek Tragic Tradition
| Author | : Simon Goldhill |
| Publisher | : Cambridge University Press |
| Total Pages | : 0 |
| Release | : 2009-02-26 |
| ISBN-10 | : 9780521887854 |
| ISBN-13 | : 0521887852 |
| Rating | : 4/5 (852 Downloads) |
Book Synopsis Sophocles and the Greek Tragic Tradition by : Simon Goldhill
Download or read book Sophocles and the Greek Tragic Tradition written by Simon Goldhill and published by Cambridge University Press. This book was released on 2009-02-26 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This book contains essays by international experts on Sophocles, asking why he matters, and why he is still read and performed today. His seven surviving tragedies are discussed from a variety of perspectives. A picture emerges of Sophocles' place at the foundations of the tragic tradition and in its perpetual refashioning and renewal.
