Greek tragedy on the American stage : ancient drama in the commercial theater, 1882-1994
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Greek tragedy on the American stage : ancient drama in the commercial theater, 1882-1994
（Contributions in drama and theatre studies, no. 60）
Greenwood Press, 1995
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Includes bibliographical references and index
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Description
During the past century, the interpretation given by the various directors staging Greek drama has varied, and the critical reception accorded the productions has also altered. While the texts of Aeschylus, Sophocles, and Euripides remain constant, the meanings drawn from their plays do not. The director who decides to offer a Greek tragedy in the modern American commercial theater believes in the ability of the text to reach the contemporary audience, and the reviewers assess the success of the venture: their words become a record of both a particular performance and the time in which it played. Hartigan explores how drama and society interact and witnesses the continued vitality of the Greek tragedy.
Table of Contents
Preface Introduction The Earliest Plays Greek Tragedy Gains Recognition: 1900-1915 Greek Tragedy Comes of Age: 1915-1935 Greek Tragedy Achieves Status: 1935-1950 Greek Tragedy Responds to War, Drugs and Flower Children: 1960-1970 Greek Tragedy Echoes a Period of Self-Reflection: 1970-1980 Greek Tragedy and Reevaluation: 1980-1994 Occasional Productions: Greek Tragedies Rarely Brought to the Boards Conclusion Selected Bibliography
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