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Tragedy: The Basics

By Sean McEvoy
Series: The Basics
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Tragedy: The Basics offers a clear and current introduction to the genre of dramatic tragedy. It traces the history and theory of tragedy in a chronological manner, analysing important plays from classical to modern times to highlight shifts in interpretation influenced by historical and cultural contexts. The book also includes a glossary of essential terms and recommendations for further reading.
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Ideal for students and newcomers studying literature or theatre who need a foundational understanding of tragedy.

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Tragedy: The Basics is an accessible and up-to-date introduction to dramatic tragedy. Covering tragedy from the classics to the present day, it has a glossary of key terms, a chronology and suggestions for further reading and is an ideal starting point for anyone studying tragedy in literature or theatre studies.

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Tragedy: The Basics is an accessible and up-to-date introduction to dramatic tragedy. A comprehensive guide for anyone undertaking a study of the genre, it provides a chronological overview and history of tragic theory.

Covering tragedy from the classics to the present day, it explains the contextual and theoretical issues which affect the interpretation of tragedy, examining popularly studied key plays in order to show historical change.

Including a glossary of key terms and suggestions for further reading, Tragedy: The Basics is an ideal starting point for anyone studying tragedy in literature or theatre studies.

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INFORMATION

ISBN: 9781138798908

Publisher: Taylor & Francis Ltd

Format: Hardback

Date Published: 31 October 2016

Country: United Kingdom

Imprint: Routledge

Audience: Tertiary education

DIMENSIONS

Width: 129.0mm

Height: 198.0mm

Weight: 520g

Pages: 196

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About the Author

Sean McEvoy teaches Literature at Varndean Sixth Form College in Brighton and the University of Cambridge, UK.

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