greek drama

An introduction to ancient Greek theater that explains how the plays were first performed and what they meant in their original social context, discussing key components including the performer, the audience, ritual, gender, and politics.

Presents the history of Greek and Roman theater with a timeline and bibliography for further study.

Includes biographical information about the ancient Greek playwright Sophocles, with selections discussing his writing style, literary devices, and dramatic technique; essays examining "Oedipus the King"; and articles that look at his other plays and various attempts to translate them into mediums besides theater.

An anthology of critical essays that provide a wide range of information and opinion about Greek drama of the ancient world.

Presents English translations of eleven plays by Greek dramatists Aeschylus, Sophocles, Euripides, and Aristophanes, including "Agamemnon," "Antigone," "The Cyclops," and "The Clouds.".

A collection of more than 150 monologues for actors and students, most two-to-three minutes in length, adapted from classic works of literature.