Publisher's Synopsis
Attic and Elizabethan Tragedy is a book written by Lauchlan Maclean Watt that explores the similarities and differences between the two types of tragedy. The author examines the works of ancient Greek playwrights such as Aeschylus, Sophocles, and Euripides and compares them to the works of Elizabethan playwrights such as William Shakespeare, Christopher Marlowe, and John Webster.Watt argues that while both Attic and Elizabethan tragedies deal with similar themes such as fate, justice, and the human condition, they differ in their approach to these themes. Attic tragedies, for example, tend to be more focused on the individual's relationship with the gods and the consequences of their actions, while Elizabethan tragedies often deal with political power struggles and the corruption of those in authority.The book also explores the influence of Greek tragedy on Elizabethan drama, with Watt arguing that the Elizabethan playwrights were heavily influenced by the works of the ancient Greeks. He examines how they adapted and transformed these themes to suit their own cultural and political context.Overall, Attic and Elizabethan Tragedy is a comprehensive study of two of the most important forms of tragedy in Western literature. It provides a detailed analysis of the similarities and differences between them and sheds light on the enduring influence of ancient Greek drama on the works of Shakespeare and his contemporaries.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.
