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Book SynopsisThis book investigates the transformation of the Tragic Messenger role, traditionally a minor supporting character in Greek drama who brought news from off stage, into one of the leading acting roles in ancient drama. This book investigates transformation of the Tragic Messenger role.
Trade ReviewI consider A Vehicle for Performance a useful addition to the literature, of likely interest to a fairly wide readership within the spheres of classics, reception, and theatre studies, as well as to potential directors of Greek tragedy. * Bryn Mawr Classical Review, September 21, 2009 *
Table of ContentsChapter 1 The Significance of the Messenger in Fifth-Century Greek Tragedy Chapter 2 Quantitative Evaluation of Narrative Speeches in Tragedy Chapter 3 Representations of the Dramatic Messenger on Vases Chapter 4 Factors Affecting the Assignment of Roles in Tragedy Chapter 5 Identification of the Casting of the Dramatic Messenger Chapter 6 Conclusions 7 Bibliography 8 Appendix 1 9 Appendix 2 10 Index
