A companion to tragedy
By: edited by Rebecca Bushnell.
Contributors: Bushnell, Rebecca W., 1952-
Series: Blackwell companions to literature and culture ;; 32
Publisher: Blackwell Pub.
Published: 2005
Place of publication: Malden, MA
Language: eng
Number of pages: 556
ISBN-13: 9781405107358
Subjects: Tragedy -- History and criticism.
Description: "A Companion to Tragedy is an essential resource for anyone interested in exploring the role of tragedy in Western history and culture. The Companion is based on the premise that the genre of tragedy is inseparable from history, insofar as it was born in the Greek city-state, and its life has been intertwined with the fate of dynasties, revolutions, and crises of social change. At the same time, this historical approach is complemented by consideration of philosophical and religious readings of tragedy."--Jacket.
Notes: Includes bibliographical references and index.