Sophocles (Routledge Revivals): The Classical Heritage - Softcover

Dawe, Roger

Softcover

ISBN 10: 0415749484 ISBN 13: 9780415749480

Publisher: Routledge, 2015

Synopsis

Sophocles: The Classical Heritage, first published in 1996, contains a diverse collection of reflections, ranging from the 16th century to the 20th, on one of the three great Attic tragedians, the author of perhaps the most famous play of all time.

With the entire notion of ‘Western culture’ under duress, the need to establish continuity from antiquity to modernity is as pressing as ever. Each essay, selected by Professor Dawe, explores a theme or concept derived from the tragic vision of the Sophoclean universe which is still of relevance today. An enormous range of topics is investigated, in a variety of modes and styles: the linguistic challenges of translation, the psychology of Sigmund Freud, Enlightenment critiques, the history of performance conventions, dramatic structure and technique, and issues facing the modern director. Overall, Professor Dawe offers a staggering selection of responses, which cumulatively demonstrate the continuing importance and fascination of Sophocles’ legacy.

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Roger Dawe

Edition details

• Publisher: Routledge
• Publication date: 2015
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 0415749484
• ISBN 13: 9780415749480
• Binding: Paperback
• Edition number: 1
• Number of pages: 340