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Using Euripides' play Helen as the main point of reference, C. W. Marshall expands our understanding of Athenian tragedy and Classical performance. The book focuses on structure to reveal how directorial decisions and the assumptions held by the ancient audience shape meaning in performance.

Table of Contents
1. Helen and the evidence for performance; 2. Structure; 3. Protean Helen; 4. Chorus and music; 5. Andromeda; 6. Stage directions; 7. Directorial decisions; 8. The mask of beauty.

The Structure and Performance of Euripides Helen

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      Publisher: Cambridge University Press
      Publication Date: 12/14/2017 12:00:00 AM
      ISBN13: 9781107423329, 978-1107423329
      ISBN10: 1107423325

      Description

      Book Synopsis
      Using Euripides' play Helen as the main point of reference, C. W. Marshall expands our understanding of Athenian tragedy and Classical performance. The book focuses on structure to reveal how directorial decisions and the assumptions held by the ancient audience shape meaning in performance.

      Table of Contents
      1. Helen and the evidence for performance; 2. Structure; 3. Protean Helen; 4. Chorus and music; 5. Andromeda; 6. Stage directions; 7. Directorial decisions; 8. The mask of beauty.

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