Performing epic or telling tales:

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 p...

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Main Authors: Macintosh, Fiona 1959- (Author), McConnell, Justine ca. 20./21. Jh (Author)
Format: Electronic eBook
Language:English
Published: Oxford Oxford University Press 2020
Edition:First edition
Series:Oxford scholarship online
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Online Access:BSB01
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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
Item Description:This edition also issued in print: 2020. - Includes bibliographical references and index
Physical Description:1 Online-Ressource Illustrationen
ISBN:9780191881664
DOI:10.1093/oso/9780198846581.001.0001

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