Tragedy and fear : why modern tragic drama fails

Author(s)

• Von Szeliski, John

Bibliographic Information

Tragedy and fear : why modern tragic drama fails

by John von Szeliski

University of North Carolina Press, c1971

Note

Bibliography: p. [249]-251

Includes index

Description and Table of Contents

Description

This study of the relationship between the world-view in modern serious playwriting and the effectiveness of modern attempts at tragic drama is also an examination of the perennial problem of tragic spirit: is tragedy optimistic or pessimistic? This provocative and stimulating book is the first detailed analysis of whether tragedy hints at hope or acts out dread. Originally published in 1971. A UNC Press Enduring Edition -- UNC Press Enduring Editions use the latest in digital technology to make available again books from our distinguished backlist that were previously out of print. These editions are published unaltered from the original, and are presented in affordable paperback formats, bringing readers both historical and cultural value.

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Details

• NCID: BA04372281
• ISBN:
  • 0807811777
• LCCN: 70156136
• Country Code: us
• Title Language Code: eng
• Text Language Code: eng
• Place of Publication: Chapel Hill
• Pages/Volumes: x, 257 p.
• Size: 21 cm
• Classification:
  • LCC : PS336.T7
  • DC : 812/.051
• Subject Headings:
  • LCSH : American drama (Tragedy) -- History and criticism
  • LCSH : American drama -- 20th century -- History and criticism