Greek Tragedy in Action

Name: Greek Tragedy in Action
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ISBN: 9780415302517

ISBN-10: 041530251X

ISBN-13: 9780415302517

Edition: 2nd 2002 (Revised)

Authors: Oliver Taplin

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Oliver Taplin's seminal study was revolutionary in drawing out the significance of stage action in Greek tragedy at a time when plays were often read purely as texts, rather than understood as performances. Professor Taplin explores nine plays, including Aeschylus'agamemnonand Sophocles'Oedipus the King. The details of theatrical techniques and stage directions, used by playwrights to highlight key moments, are drawn out and related to the meaning of each play as a whole. With extensive translated quotations, the essential unity of action and speech in Greek tragedy is demonstrated. Now firmly established as a classic text,Greek Tragedy in Actionis even more relevant today, when…

Book details

List price: $51.99
Edition: 2nd
Copyright year: 2002
Publisher: Routledge
Publication date: 9/12/2002
Binding: Paperback
Pages: 222
Size: 5.43" wide x 8.43" long x 0.55" tall
Weight: 0.682



Preface



The Visual Dimension of Tragedy



Stage Management and Stage Directions



Introduction to Nine Plays



Exits and Entrances



Actions and Gestures



Objects and Tokens



Tableaux, Noises and Silences



Mirror Scenes



Scenic Sequence



Emotion and Meaning in the Theatre



Round Plays in Square Theatres


Select Bibliography


Index of Passages Discussed


General Index