Greek & Roman 38

Published in 1991 The Tragedye of Solyman and Perseda is a late Elizabethan romantic tragedy by Thomas Kyd, author of The Spanish Tragedy. It dramatises the triangular relationship of the Turkish em……続きを見る

Linked by their common setting in Thebes, *Antigone,*Oedipus the King, and Oedipus at Colonus stand at the fountainhead of world drama. This volume presents a new, and accurate yet poetic and playab……続きを見る

Oscar Wilde's 'Salomé' is a captivating play that delves into the biblical story of Salomé, who requests the head of John the Baptist as a reward for dancing for her stepfather, King Herod. The play……続きを見る

This book is an accessible guide through the many twists and turns of Euripides' Children of Heracles, providing several frameworks through which to understand and appreciate the play. Children of H……続きを見る

Drawing together new research from emerging and senior scholars, this selection of papers from the decennial Greek Drama V conference (Vancouver, 2017) explores the works of the ancient Greek playwr……続きを見る

Only seven plays of the Ancient Greek dramatist Sophocles have survived to today. Sophocles is best known for his trilogy of dramas known as the “Three Theban Plays”, which is comprised of the plays……続きを見る

L’Odyssée est une épopée grecque antique attribuée à l’aède Homèrenote, qui l'aurait composée après l’Iliade, vers la fin du viiie siècle av. J.-C. Elle est considérée comme l’un des plus grands che……続きを見る

L’Iliade est une épopée de la Grèce antique attribuée à l'aède légendaire Homère. Ce nom provient de la périphrase « le poème d'Ilion », Ilion étant l'autre nom de la ville de Troie. L'épopée se dér……続きを見る

"Wesele" to jeden z najsłynniejszych dramatów autorstwa Stanisława Wyspiańskiego. Opisuje on autentyczne wydarzenie – wesele poety Lucjana Rydla z chłopką Jadwigą Mikołajczykówną w podkrakowskiej ws……続きを見る

Thomas Kyd's "The Spanish Tragedie," written in the late 1580s, is a profound exploration of revenge, madness, and the tragic consequences of unchecked ambition. This quintessential example of Eliza……続きを見る

In "The Contrast," Royall Tyler presents a pioneering work of American theater that juxtaposes the ideals of American republicanism with the complexities of social customs in the late 18th century. ……続きを見る

In 'Cato,' Joseph Addison presents a poignant and politically charged tragedy that transcends its Roman setting. The play dramatizes the moral and philosophical dilemmas faced by Cato, a stoic leade……続きを見る

In "The King's Threshold; and On Baile's Strand," W. B. Yeats masterfully weaves together themes of power, sacrifice, and the burdens of creativity within the framework of Irish folklore and mytholo……続きを見る

The Little Clay Cart is a masterful play by Sudraka, regarded as one of the finest examples of classical Sanskrit literature. This engaging work blends elements of farcical comedy with profound phil……続きを見る

William Shakespeare's 'Julius Caesar' is a masterful exploration of political intrigue and moral ambiguity, set against the backdrop of ancient Rome. Through its rich use of iambic pentameter and ev……続きを見る

Shakespeare turns to 5th century BC Roman history for a deeply serious drama depicted in combat scenes between fierce enemies, conflicts between patricians and the plebeians, and contrasting perspec……続きを見る

This is the story of Timon, a wealthy landowner in Athens, who gives away all his wealth to his friends, throwing parties, and supporting artists and politicians. When debt collectors begin to haras……続きを見る

Pulp fiction for the 1600s, Quentin Tarantino in lace collar and puffy pants. If anyone thinks that Shakespeare is dry and timid, flowery and antiquated, they need to see this, but beware: this is a……続きを見る

Here, as in Romeo and Juliet, passion and violence are inextricably linked. Indeed, this later play often seems to be a dark parody of the earlier, with Pandarus--a debased version of both Nurse and……続きを見る

Black Antigone is a fresh and provocative interpretation of Sophocles' tragedy, based on the belief that the potent rhythms of the African people were much more a part of ancient Greece than has eve……続きを見る

Available for the first time as an independent work, David Grene’s legendary translation of Oedipus the King renders Sophocles’ Greek into cogent, vivid, and poetic English for a new generation to s……続きを見る

It is one of several plays written by Shakespeare based on true events from Roman history, which also include Coriolanus and Antony and Cleopatra. Although the play is named Julius Caesar, Brutus sp……続きを見る

O mito de Eros e Psiquê, é uma das mais interessantes e debatidas histórias da mitologia grega. Rica em símbolos e alegorias, ela foi recontada por Lucio Apuleio em sua famosa obra: O Asno de Ouro.……続きを見る

In "Venice Preserved," Thomas Otway masterfully blends tragedy with political intrigue, presenting a powerful narrative set against the backdrop of 17th-century Venice. The play examines themes of b……続きを見る

The Comedies of Terence, a collection of six Roman comedies attributed to the playwright Terence, showcases a remarkable blend of Greek influences and Roman societal norms, embodying the essence of ……続きを見る

In "Iphigenia in Tauris," Johann Wolfgang von Goethe reinterprets the ancient Greek myth of Iphigenia, exploring themes of fate, sacrifice, and redemption through a neoclassical lens. The play, comp……続きを見る

In "Pericles, Prince of Tyre," William Shakespeare crafts a rich tapestry of adventure, loss, and redemption, reflecting the complexities of human experience through a blend of romance, tragedy, and……続きを見る

Minna Canthin yhteiskunnallinen näytelmä työväenluokkaisessa yhteisössä kytevästä kapinasta. Työläisten välille syntyy kahakka, eikä Topra-Heikki siedä katsoa, kuinka kahakan osalliset menettävät se……続きを見る

In "The Dramatic Values in Plautus," Wilton W. Blanck√© delves into the intricate tapestry of Roman comic theater, meticulously analyzing the works of the playwright Plautus. Blanck√© employs a rigo……続きを見る

In "Plays of Near & Far," Lord Dunsany invites readers into a whimsical world where the boundaries of reality are blurred by rich, imaginative narratives. Combining elements of fantasy with classica……続きを見る