Greek Tragedy sets ancient tragedy into its original theatrical, political and ritual context and applies modern critical approaches to understanding why tragedy continues to interest modern audiences. An engaging introduction to Greek tragedy, its history, and its reception in the contemporary world with suggested readings for further studyExamines tragedy’s relationship to democracy, religion, and mythExplores contemporary approaches to scholarship, including structuralist, psychoanalytic, and feminist theoryProvides a thorough examination of contemporary performance practicesIncludes detailed readings of selected plays