{"product_id":"ocr-classical-civilisation-as-and-a-level-components-21-and-22-9781350015111","title":"OCR Classical Civilisation AS and A Level","description":"\u003cb\u003eBook Synopsis\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThis textbook is endorsed by OCR and supports the specification for AS and A-Level Classical Civilisation (first teaching September 2017). It covers Components 21 and 22 from the ''Culture and the Arts'' Component Group:\u003cb\u003eGreek Theatre\u003c\/b\u003e by James Renshaw and Laura Swift\u003cb\u003eImperial Image\u003c\/b\u003e by Robert Hancock-JonesWhy was tragedy and comedy so central to Athenian life? How did drama challenge Athenians to reflect on their way of living? How did the emperor Augustus present himself as the restorer of Rome's greatness? To what extent did he provide an example to later political figures as a promoter of his regime? This book guides AS and A-Level students to a greater understanding of these issues. The Greek Theatre chapter explores the festival context in which tragedies and comedies were performed, and then analyses three plays: \u003ci\u003eOedipus the King\u003c\/i\u003e by Sophocles, \u003ci\u003eBacchae\u003c\/i\u003e by Euripides and \u003ci\u003eFrogs\u003c\/i\u003e by Aristophanes. The Imperial Image chapter analyses the self-presentation \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eTable of Contents\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003eIntroduction How to Use This Book  Greek Theatre Imperial Image  Glossary Index","brand":"Bloomsbury Publishing PLC","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":48738579153239,"sku":"9781350015111","price":14.24,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0817\/1739\/5799\/files\/9781350015111.jpg?v=1720049537","url":"https:\/\/bookcurl.com\/products\/ocr-classical-civilisation-as-and-a-level-components-21-and-22-9781350015111","provider":"Book Curl","version":"1.0","type":"link"}