Tragedy in Transition
Download or Read eBook Tragedy in Transition PDF written by Sarah Annes Brown and published by John Wiley & Sons. This book was released on 2008-04-15 with total page 328 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle.
| Author | : Sarah Annes Brown |
| Publisher | : John Wiley & Sons |
| Total Pages | : 328 |
| Release | : 2008-04-15 |
| ISBN-10 | : 9780470691304 |
| ISBN-13 | : 0470691301 |
| Rating | : 4/5 (04 Downloads) |
Book Synopsis Tragedy in Transition by : Sarah Annes Brown
Book excerpt: Tragedy in Transition is an innovative and exciting introduction to the theory and practice of tragedy. Looks at a broad range of topics in the field of tragedy in literature, from ancient to contemporary times Explores the links between writers from different times and cultures Focuses on the reception of classical texts in subsequent literatures, and discusses their treatment in a range of media Surveys the lasting influence of the most resonant narratives in tragedy Contemplates exciting and unexpected combinations of text and topic among them the relationship between tragedy and childhood, science fiction, and the role of the gods
