The Faber Pocket Guide to Greek and Roman Drama
(Paperback, Main)
Publishing Details
The Faber Pocket Guide to Greek and Roman Drama
By (Author) John Burgess
Faber & Faber
Faber & Faber
1st August 2005
Main
United Kingdom
Classifications
General
Non Fiction
Literary studies: ancient, classical and medieval
882
Physical Properties
Paperback
416
Width 114mm, Height 177mm, Spine 23mm
210g
Description
An essential, refreshingly accessible guide to Greek and Roman drama containing entries for forty plays by all the major dramatists in the classical world - Aeschylus, Sophocles, Euripides, Aristophanes, Menander, Plautus, Terence and Seneca. Features include: Playwright biographiesSynopses and detailed commentary Advice on the best translations availableA survey of the ancient theatre and its social and political background. Written by John Burgess, freelance director and former Head of New Writing at the National Theatre, this book is an indispensable resource for the theatregoer, student and general reader.
Author Bio
John Burgess is a freelance director and former Head of New Writing at the National Theatre.
