Tragedy may be commonplace, Brands and Edel argue, but it is not inevitable—so long as we regain an appreciation of the world’s tragic nature before it is too late. “Literate and lucid—sure to interest to readers of Fukuyama, ...

This book provides an accessible introduction for students and anyone interested in increasing their enjoyment of Greek tragic plays.

Archetypes are real. Muses are real. Writers are the channels of these spirits & if that sounds like witchcraft that's because it is. These stories gave me chills.

An advanced critical introduction to Greek tragedy for those who do not read Greek.

H. B. Charlton focuses on Shakespeare's tragedies specifically as plays along with the themes of man and morality.

Tragedy Plus Time is a revelatory, darkly funny, and poignant tribute to a lost sibling that will have you reaching for the phone to call your brother or sister by the last page.

M. S. Silk, J. P. Stern. MUSIC AND MUSICAL TRAGEDY ' The word ' tragedy ' ( Tragödie ) that occupies pride of place in the title of Nietzsche's book is a signpost pointing in more than one direction . It directs us to Aeschylus and ...

Acclaimed study of Greek tragedy by a renowned Classical scholar Kitto is author of 'The Greeks', a legendary introduction to the Greek world and Penguin bestseller Examines three of the great Greek dramatists: Aeschylus, Sophocloes and ...