02343cam a22003013u 450000100060000000300070000600500170001300600020003000700050003200800410003704000110007804100170008905000070010610000400011324500440015326400510019730000470024833600260029533700260032133800360034750000310038350801290041452013510054353400450189465300420193985600430198199900170202447236UtSlPG20260610134103.0mcr n260607r2014||||utu|||||o|||||||||||||| d  aUtSlPG 7aen2iso639-1 4aPA1 aSymonds, John Addington,d1840-189310aStudies of the Greek Poets (Vol 2 of 2) 1aSalt Lake City, UT :bProject Gutenberg,c2014  a1 online resource :bmultiple file formats  atextbtxt2rdacontent  acomputerbc2rdamedia  aonline resourcebcr2rdacarrier  aRelease date is 2014-10-30  aProduced by Richard Tonsing, Stephen Rowland, Ted Garvin
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http://www.pgdp.net  a"Studies of the Greek Poets (Vol 2 of 2)" by John Addington Symonds is a scholarly analysis written in the late 19th century. This work delves into the evolution of Greek tragedy and the contributions of its key figures, such as Euripides, Aeschylus, and Sophocles, as it examines the cultural and historical contexts that shaped their art. The emphasis lies on the significance of concepts like nemesis and moral philosophy within the tragedies, exploring how these themes resonate throughout Greek literature.  The opening of the volume sets the stage for a comprehensive discussion on Greek tragedy, particularly focusing on Euripides and his distinctive approach to the genre. Symonds reflects on the conditions that foster national drama, such as the vibrant Athens post-Persian war, and establishes how the poets responded to societal changes and audience expectations. He highlights key elements like the religious underpinnings of tragedies, the shifts in dramatic technique, and how Euripides' works, though seen as less heroic compared to his predecessors, were innovative for incorporating emotional depth and realism into the portrayal of personal and political struggles. The analysis hints at a rich examination of these ancient works and their lasting impact on literature and theater. (This is an automatically generated summary.)  nOriginal publication data not identified  aGreek poetry -- History and criticism40uhttps://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/47236  c88075d88075