The Genesis of Tragedy and the Sacred Drama of Eleusis (Hardcover) (ISBN-13: 9781169314924)

""The Genesis of Tragedy and the Sacred Drama of Eleusis"" is a book written by Edouard Schure that delves into the origins of tragedy and its connection to the ancient Greek religious festival of Eleusis. The book explores the development of tragedy as an art form and its roots in the religious rituals of ancient Greece. Schure examines the role of the gods and goddesses in the Greek pantheon and how they were incorporated into the sacred drama of Eleusis. He also discusses the various themes and motifs that are present in Greek tragedy, such as fate, hubris, and the struggle between gods and mortals. Through his analysis of ancient Greek culture and mythology, Schure offers insights into the enduring appeal and significance of tragedy as a literary and artistic genre. Overall, ""The Genesis of Tragedy and the Sacred Drama of Eleusis"" is a comprehensive study of the origins and evolution of Greek tragedy that will appeal to scholars and enthusiasts of classical literature and mythology.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: 1169314929
ISBN-13: 9781169314924
Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
Language: English
Published: 09/10/2010
Pages: 298
Format: Hardcover
Weight: 1.62lbs
Size: 10.00h x 7.00w x 0.69d