Classical Drama: Greek and Roman

Classical Drama: Greek and Roman is a comprehensive guide to the dramatic traditions of ancient Greece and Rome, written by the renowned classicist and historian, Erich Reinhold Meyer. The book explores the origins and development of Greek tragedy, comedy, and satyr plays, as well as the Roman theater and its various forms of drama. Meyer delves into the social and cultural contexts that gave rise to these dramatic traditions, examining the religious, political, and philosophical ideas that shaped them. He also analyzes the themes, characters, and structures of the plays themselves, providing insightful commentary on the works of Aeschylus, Sophocles, Euripides, Aristophanes, Plautus, and Terence, among others. The book is richly illustrated with photographs, drawings, and diagrams that help to bring the ancient theaters and performances to life. It also includes a glossary of key terms and a bibliography for further reading. Classical Drama: Greek and Roman is an essential resource for students and scholars of classical literature, theater, and history, as well as anyone interested in the enduring legacy of these ancient dramatic traditions.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.