The Faber Pocket Guide to Greek and Roman Drama

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Faber & Faber
01 August 2005

Theatre Studies; Literary studies: classical, early & medieval; Literary studies: plays & playwrights

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.

By: John Burgess
Imprint: Faber & Faber
Country of Publication: United Kingdom
Dimensions: Height: 177mm, Width: 114mm, Spine: 23mm
Weight: 210g
ISBN: 9780571219063
ISBN 10: 0571219063
Publication Date: 01 August 2005
Audience: General/trade , ELT Advanced
Format: Paperback
Publisher's Status: Active

John Burgess is a freelance director best known for his productions of new plays. He worked for many years at the National Theatre in London, where he directed plays from the classical, romantic and modern repertoires as well as first productions of work by contemporary writers. He was the National Theatre's Head of New Writing 1989 - 1994. He has directed abroad in Switzerland, Scandinavia and North America.