Solo Dance in Archaic and Classical Greek Literature - Representing the Unruly Body (Hardcover)

"Ancient Greek dance" traditionally evokes images of stately choruses or lively Dionysiac revels - communal acts of performance. This is the first book to look beyond the chorus to the diverse and complex representation of solo dancers in Archaic and Classical Greek literature. It argues that dancing alone signifies transgression and vulnerability in the Greek cultural imagination, as isolation from the chorus marks the separation of the individual from a range of communal social structures. It also demonstrates that the solo dancer is a powerful figure for literary exploration and experimentation, highlighting the importance of the singular dancing body in the articulation of poetic, narrative, and generic interests across Greek literature. Taking a comparative approach and engaging with current work in dance and performance studies, this book reveals the profound literary and cultural importance of the unruly solo dancer in the ancient Greek world.

General

Imprint:	Cambridge UniversityPress
Country of origin:	United Kingdom
Release date:	December 2020
Authors:	Sarah Olsen
Dimensions:	240 x 160 x 20mm (L x W x T)
Format:	Hardcover
Pages:	320
ISBN-13:	978-1-108-48503-6
Categories:	Books > Language & Literature > Literature: texts > General Books > Arts & Architecture > Performing arts > Dance > General Books > Language & Literature > Literature: history & criticism > Literary studies > Classical, early & medieval Promotions
LSN:	1-108-48503-0
Barcode:	9781108485036

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