Excerpt from The Prometheus Bound of Æschylus
First comes the rise of the epic; when this form has been thoroughly worked over, lyric poetry expands and becomes predominant; out of the lyric grows the drama and last of all comes the splendid harvest of prose. Yet in one sense the lyric is in Greece, as elsewhere, the mother of all poetical forms. The epos is but a devel Opment and interknitting of the old songs of the minstrels celebrating the deeds of heroes and ancestors; the drama grew directly from the chants, now 0 and now ribald, sung in honor of Dionysus. And in both cases the genius of a single man was so predominant as to establish once and forever the model which all were to follow. What Homer did for epic.
About the Publisher
Forgotten Books publishes hundreds of thousands of rare and classic books. Find more at www.forgottenbooks.com
This book is a reproduction of an important historical work. Forgotten Books uses state-of-the-art technology to digitally reconstruct the work, preserving the original format whilst repairing imperfections present in the aged copy. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in our edition. We do, however, repair the vast majority of imperfections successfully; any imperfections that remain are intentionally left to preserve the state of such historical works.
Die Inhaltsangabe kann sich auf eine andere Ausgabe dieses Titels beziehen.
Anbieter: Forgotten Books, London, Vereinigtes Königreich
Paperback. Zustand: New. Print on Demand. This book delves into the fascinating world of Greek tragedy, exploring its origins, development, and lasting impact on Western culture. The author guides readers through the evolution of dramatic forms in ancient Greece, from the rise of epic poetry to the birth of tragedy itself. Through a rich analysis of Aeschylusââ â¢s play, ââ Å"Prometheus Bound,ââ  the book illuminates the profound themes that resonated with the ancient Athenian audience. The text delves into the religious and philosophical underpinnings of Greek tragedy, revealing the complex relationship between humanity and divine power. The author examines the myth of Prometheus, the Titan who stole fire from the gods for humanity, and explores the playââ â¢s central conflict between the relentless power of Zeus and the rebellious spirit of Prometheus. This in-depth analysis of ââ Å"Prometheus Boundââ  provides an insightful window into the enduring power of Greek tragedy, highlighting its capacity to explore universal themes of suffering, rebellion, and the pursuit of knowledge. The book offers a rich understanding of this pivotal form of ancient art and its lasting influence on literary and philosophical thought. This book is a reproduction of an important historical work, digitally reconstructed using state-of-the-art technology to preserve the original format. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in the book. print-on-demand item. Bestandsnummer des Verkäufers 9781333227449_0
Anzahl: Mehr als 20 verfügbar
Anbieter: PBShop.store US, Wood Dale, IL, USA
PAP. Zustand: New. New Book. Shipped from UK. Established seller since 2000. Bestandsnummer des Verkäufers LW-9781333227449
Anbieter: PBShop.store UK, Fairford, GLOS, Vereinigtes Königreich
PAP. Zustand: New. New Book. Shipped from UK. Established seller since 2000. Bestandsnummer des Verkäufers LW-9781333227449
Anzahl: 15 verfügbar