Satyr drama

The esteem in which satyr drama was held in antiquity still arouses curiosity and controversy. Twelve new papers, generated in North America by a distinguished cast of scholars, explore questions central to the genre. How did satyr drama relate to comedy and tragedy; how closely was it tied to its tragic trilogy? How did the Athenians react to pro-satyric drama, such as the "Alcestis"? How far did satyr plays reflect contemporary political life? Fresh conclusions are adduced from the fragments, particularly those of Aeschylus, and there is special study of Euripides'' Cyclops, not least for its possible reflection of the fifth-century sophists.>

Summary

The esteem in which satyr drama was held in antiquity arouses curiosity and controversy. This title explores questions central to the genre, including how did satyr drama relate to comedy and tragedy; how closely was it tied to its tragic trilogy; and, how did the Athenians react to pro-satyric drama, such as the "Alcestis".

Product details

• Authors: George Harrison, George W M Harrison, George W. Harrison, George W. M. Harrison
• Assisted by: George W. Harrison (Editor), George W. M. Harrison (Editor)
• Publisher: Bloomsbury Academic
• Languages: English
• Product format: Hardback
• Released: 01.12.2005
• EAN: 9781905125036
• ISBN: 978-1-905125-03-6
• No. of pages: 312
• Dimensions: 160 mm x 245 mm x 20 mm
• Subject: Humanities, art, music > Linguistics and literary studies > English linguistics / literary studies