Tragedy

A Very Short Introduction

Adrian Poole (Professor of English Literature, University of Cambridge)

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English

Oxford Trade (not OTO)
01 November 2005

Theatre Studies; Shakespeare plays; Literature: history & criticism; Literary studies: plays & playwrights; Media studies

Series: Very Short Introductions

What do we mean by 'tragedy' in present-day usage? When we turn on the news, does a report of the latest atrocity have any connection with the masterpieces of Sophocles, Shakespeare and Racine? What has tragedy been made to mean by dramatists, story-tellers, critics, philosophers, politicians and journalists over the last two and a half millennia? Why do we still read, re-write, and stage these old plays?

This book argues for the continuities between 'then' and 'now'. Addressing questions about belief, blame, mourning, revenge, pain, witnessing, timing and ending, Adrian Poole demonstrates the age-old significance of our attempts to make sense of terrible suffering.

ABOUT THE SERIES: The Very Short Introductions series from Oxford University Press contains hundreds of titles in almost every subject area. These pocket-sized books are the perfect way to get ahead in a new subject quickly. Our expert authors combine facts, analysis, perspective, new ideas, and enthusiasm to make interesting and challenging topics highly readable.

By: Adrian Poole (Professor of English Literature University of Cambridge)
Imprint: Oxford Trade (not OTO)
Country of Publication: United Kingdom
Dimensions: Height: 175mm, Width: 112mm, Spine: 9mm
Weight: 135g
ISBN: 9780192802354
ISBN 10: 0192802356
Series: Very Short Introductions
Pages: 160
Publication Date: 01 November 2005
Audience: General/trade , ELT Advanced
Format: Paperback
Publisher's Status: Active

1: Who needs it? 2: Once upon a time 3: The living dead 4: Who's to blame? 5: Big ideas 6: No laughing matter 7: Words, words, words 8: Good timing 9: Pain and gain