Performing epic or telling tales / Fiona Macintosh and Justine McConnell.
2020
PN1707
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Title
Performing epic or telling tales / Fiona Macintosh and Justine McConnell.
Edition
First edition.
ISBN
9780191881664 (electronic book)
Published
Oxford : Oxford University Press, 2020.
Language
English
Description
1 online resource : illustrations.
Call Number
PN1707
Dewey Decimal Classification
792.015
Summary
From spoken word to ballet, ancient Greek and Roman epics regularly provide both the subjects and the form for emergent and seasoned theatre makers. This volume examines the 'why' of this epic turn, exploring not only the translation and scholarly histories of the epics, but also earlier performance traditions and recent theoretical debates.
Note
From spoken word to ballet, ancient Greek and Roman epics regularly provide both the subjects and the form for emergent and seasoned theatre makers. This volume examines the 'why' of this epic turn, exploring not only the translation and scholarly histories of the epics, but also earlier performance traditions and recent theoretical debates.
Bibliography, etc. Note
Includes bibliographical references and index.
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Access limited to authorized users.
Audience
Specialized.
Source of Description
Description based on online resource; title from home page (viewed on January 14, 2020).
Added Author
McConnell, Justine, author.
Series
Oxford scholarship online.
Available in Other Form
Print version: 9780198846581
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