Author

Publication

2017 - Taylor & Francis Group

Language

English

Word Count

57,000 words, Guess

Page Count

228 pages

Identifiers

and 2 more
  • Better World Books9781138205529
  • Open LibraryOL28881359M

Classifications

  • LCCPA3131.M393 2017
  • LCCPA3131
  • LCCPA3131 .M393 2018

Description

"This book examines classical Greek theatre, asking how ancient drama operated in performance and became such an influential social, cultural and political force. Meineck approaches Greek theatre from the perspective of the cognitive sciences as an embodied live enacted event, and analyses how different performative elements acted upon audiences to create absorbing narrative action, emotional intensity, intellectual reflection and empathy. This was the key to the transformative artistic and social power that enabled Greek drama to advance alternate viewpoints. He also explores what the model of Greek drama can reveal about live theatre's value in cultural, social and political discourse today."--

Subjects

Other Editions

  • TheatrocracyTaylor & Francis Group2017

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