The Facts on File Companion to Classical Drama (Companion to Literature) (Companion to Literature Series)

by JohnE.Thorburn (Author)

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  Hardcover
  2005

  $94.03

  Examines the history and development of ancient Greek and Roman drama from the late 6th century BCE through the 1st century CE. Entries cover the 80 complete plays that survived from the classical era; the major authors; the background, characters, and themes of the dramas; and the conventions and practices of their respective theaters.