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How to Stage Greek Tragedy Today (Hardcover)
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How to Stage Greek Tragedy Today (Hardcover)
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From the stages of Broadway and London to university campuses,
Paris, and the bourgeoning theaters of Africa, Greek tragedy
remains constantly in production. This global revival, in addition
to delighting audiences, has highlighted both the promise and the
pitfalls of staging ancient masterpieces in the modern age.
Addressing the issues and challenges these performances pose,
renowned classicist Simon Goldhill responds here to the growing
demand for a comprehensive guide to staging Greek tragedy today.
In crisp and spirited prose, Goldhill explains how Aeschylus,
Euripides, and Sophocles conceived their works in performance and
then summarizes everything we know about how their tragedies were
actually staged. The heart of his book tackles the six major
problems facing any company performing these works today: the
staging space and concept of the play; the use of the chorus; the
actor's role in an unfamiliar style of performance; the place of
politics in tragedy; the question of translation; and the treatment
of gods, monsters, and other strange characters of the ancient
world. Outlining exactly what makes each of these issues such a
pressing difficulty for modern companies, Goldhill provides
insightful solutions drawn from his nimble analyses of some of the
best recent productions in the United States, Britain, and
Continental Europe.
One of the few experts on both Greek tragedy and contemporary
performance, Goldhill uses his unique background and prodigious
literary skill to illuminate brilliantly what makes tragedy at once
so exciting and so tricky to get right. The result will inspire and
enlighten all directors and performers--not to mention the growing
audiences--of ancientGreek theater.
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