The Genesis of Tragedy and the Sacred Drama of Eleusis (Paperback) (ISBN-13: 9781162568720)

""The Genesis of Tragedy and the Sacred Drama of Eleusis"" is a book written by Edouard Schure that explores the origins of tragedy in ancient Greece and the role of the Eleusinian Mysteries in the development of the genre. Schure delves into the history and mythology of the Eleusinian Mysteries, a secretive and sacred festival held in honor of the goddess Demeter and her daughter Persephone. He argues that the Mysteries were a crucial influence on the development of Greek tragedy, providing a framework for the exploration of themes such as death, rebirth, and the human condition. Schure also examines the works of key Greek tragedians such as Aeschylus, Sophocles, and Euripides, exploring the ways in which they were influenced by the Mysteries and how they incorporated their themes into their plays. This book provides a fascinating insight into the origins of one of the most enduring forms of drama in Western culture and the role that ancient religious practices played in its development.1936. The Theatre of Antiquity in India and Greece; The Renaissance of the Classic and Romantic Theatre; The Theatre of the Future Psyche in the Three Worlds; The Genesis of the Hindu Theatre Through Sacred Dance; The Genesis of Greek Tragedy; The Life and Works of Aeschylos; The Life and Work of Sophokles�������Oedipus and the Sphinx; The Mystery of Eleusis; The Sacred Drama of Eleusis.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.

Author: Edouard Schure
ISBN-10: 1162568720
ISBN-13: 9781162568720
Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
Language: English
Published: 09/10/2010
Pages: 298
Format: Paperback
Weight: 1.14lbs
Size: 9.25h x 7.50w x 0.62d