A guide to Greek theatre and drama
By: Kenneth McLeish ; completed by Trevor R. Griffiths
Contributors: Griffiths, Trevor R.
Series: Methuen drama; Methuen drama (Series)
Publisher: Methuen
Published: 2003
Place of publication: London
Language: eng
Format: [electronic resource] /
Number of pages: 310
ISBN-13: 9781408169056
Subjects: Theater; History; Greek drama; History and criticism
Description: This is a meticulously researched survey into the place and purpose of theatre in ancient Greece. It examines the surviving plays of Aeschylus, Sophocles, Euripides, Aristophanes, and Menander, as well as giving an insight into how and where the plays were performed, who acted them out, and who watched them.
Notes: Includes bibliographical references and index.