Ideas and Forms of Tragedy from Aristotle to the Middle Ages |
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Author:
| Kelly, Henry Ansgar |
Series title: | Cambridge Studies in Medieval Literature Ser. |
ISBN: | 978-0-511-47033-2 |
Publication Date: | Sep 2009 |
Publisher: | Cambridge University Press
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Book Format: | Digital download and online |
List Price: | AUD $200.00 |
Book Description:
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'Tragedy' has been understood in a great variety of conflicting ways over the centuries, and the term has been applied to a wide range of literary works. In this book, H. A. Kelly explores the various meanings given to tragedy, from Aristotle, via Roman ideas and practices, to the middle ages.
'Tragedy' has been understood in a great variety of conflicting ways over the centuries, and the term has been applied to a wide range of literary works. In this book, H. A. Kelly explores the various meanings given to tragedy, from Aristotle, via Roman ideas and practices, to the middle ages.