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Graham Ley - Acting Greek Tragedy - 9780859898935 - V9780859898935
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Acting Greek Tragedy

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Description for Acting Greek Tragedy Paperback. With a strong interest in the performance of ancient Greek tragedy, Graham Ley's short text explores the dynamics of physical interaction between performers and of the dramaturgical construction of scenes. Num Pages: 255 pages, illustrations. BIC Classification: 2AHA; ANC; ANF; DSBB; DSG. Category: (U) Tertiary Education (US: College). Dimension: 205 x 135 x 20. Weight in Grams: 338.


Acting Greek Tragedy explores the dynamics of physical interaction and the dramaturgical construction of scenes in ancient Greek tragedy. Ley argues that spatial distinctions between ancient and modern theatres are not significant, as core dramatic energy can be placed successfully in either context.
Guiding commentary on selected passages from Aeschylus, Sophocles and Euripides illuminates the problems involved with performing monologue, dialogue, scenes requiring three actors, and scenes with properties. A companion website - actinggreektragedy.com - offers recorded illustrations of scenes from the Workshops.
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Product Details

Publisher
University of Exeter Press
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2015
Series
Cultural Legacies
Condition
New
Weight
337g
Number of Pages
255
Place of Publication
Exeter, United Kingdom
ISBN
9780859898935
SKU
V9780859898935
Shipping Time
Usually ships in 15 to 20 working days
Ref
99-47

About Graham Ley
Graham Ley is Professor Emeritus of Drama and Theory, University of Exeter. He has taught drama at the University of London and Greek literature in Auckland, New Zealand. He is the author of A Short Introduction to the Ancient Greek Theater (2nd edition, 2006) and The Theatricality of Greek Tragedy (2007).    

Reviews for Acting Greek Tragedy
'this is a valuable book for those who want to understand better the dramaturgy of the Greek text, the intensity and frantic action of tragedy, as well as the movement that is implicit in some of the tragic texts. Ley’s approach, as set out in his book, offers student-actors a practical perspective from which to appreciate ancient Greek plays ... Read more

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