A Companion to Tragedy

<i>A Companion to Tragedy</i> is an essential resource for anyone interested in exploring the role of tragedy in Western history and culture. <br/> <ul> <li>Tells the story of the historical development of tragedy from classical Greece to modernity<br/> </li> <li>Features 28 essays by renowned scholars from multiple disciplines, including classics, English, drama, anthropology and philosophy<br/> </li> <li>Broad in its scope and ambition, it considers interpretations of tragedy through religion, philosophy and history<br/> </li> <li>Offers a fresh assessment of Ancient Greek tragedy and demonstrates how the practice of reading tragedy has changed radically in the past two decades</li> </ul>