This groundbreaking study of ancient Greek literature offers a fresh and insightful analysis of one of the most important and complex elements of the Greek tragic chorus: piety. Drawing on a wide range of texts and scholarship, author Henry Vogel Shelley explores the many ways in which the chorus expresses its religious devotion and explores its relationship with the gods. Whether you're a classicist, a student of literature, or simply interested in the rich cultural heritage of the ancient world, this is a book you won't want to miss.

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