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100 1 _aNorwood, Gilbert,
_d1880-1954
245 1 0 _aGreek tragedy
264 1 _aSalt Lake City, UT :
_bProject Gutenberg,
_c2024
300 _a1 online resource :
_bmultiple file formats
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337 _acomputer
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338 _aonline resource
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500 _aRelease date is 2024-08-01
505 0 _aThe literary history of Greek tragedy -- The Greek theatre and the production of plays -- The works of Æschylus -- The works of Sophocles -- The works of Euripides -- Metre and rhythm in Greek tragedy.
508 _aTurgut Dincer and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at https://www.pgdp.net (This file was produced from images generously made available by The Internet Archive)
520 _a"Greek Tragedy" by Gilbert Norwood is a scholarly examination of the field of Greek tragedy written in the early 20th century. The text aims to provide classical students with essential facts while also appealing to a broader audience that seeks to appreciate these ancient plays without necessarily having knowledge of the Greek language. Norwood meticulously discusses the dramatic structure, scansion of lyrics, and the contributions of prominent playwrights like Aeschylus, Sophocles, and Euripides, providing insight into the evolution and significance of this dramatic form. The opening of the work introduces the literary history of Greek tragedy, tracing its origins back to the worship of Dionysus and the performance of dithyrambs. It delves into how early forms of drama evolved through the contributions of figures such as Thespis, who introduced the first actor, and discusses the role of various playwrights in shaping the genre. Literary advancements, including the introduction of spoken dialogue, comedic elements, and the significance of dramatic structure, are highlighted as essential to the growth of Greek theatrical art. Overall, the beginning sets up an informative framework for understanding the profound influence and legacy of Greek tragedy in the context of both historical and contemporary literary analysis. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
534 _pOriginally published:
_cMethuen & Co. Ltd., 1920
653 _aMythology, Greek, in literature
653 _aGreek drama (Tragedy) -- History and criticism
856 4 _uhttps://archive.org/details/greektraged00norw
856 4 0 _uhttps://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/74167
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