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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.

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1. Greek and Roman Poetics; 2. Modes and Subjects of Roman Tragedy; 3. Early Medieval Clues and Conjectures; 4. The Twelfth-Century Scene; 5. The High Middle Ages: Discoveries and Oblivions; 6. Final Variations; Conclusion; Notes; Bibliography; Index.

Ideas and Forms of Tragedy from Aristotle to the Middle Ages

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      Publisher: Cambridge University Press
      Publication Date: 11/17/2005 12:00:00 AM
      ISBN13: 9780521023771, 978-0521023771
      ISBN10: 0521023777
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      Literary studies: ancient, classical

      Description

      Book Synopsis
      '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.

      Table of Contents
      1. Greek and Roman Poetics; 2. Modes and Subjects of Roman Tragedy; 3. Early Medieval Clues and Conjectures; 4. The Twelfth-Century Scene; 5. The High Middle Ages: Discoveries and Oblivions; 6. Final Variations; Conclusion; Notes; Bibliography; Index.

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