Theatrical Performances in the Ancient World
Author | : Bruno Gentili |
Publisher | : London Studies in Classical Ph |
Total Pages | : 134 |
Release | : 1979 |
ISBN-10 | : UCSC:32106009591493 |
ISBN-13 | : |
Rating | : 4/5 ( Downloads) |
Download or read book Theatrical Performances in the Ancient World written by Bruno Gentili and published by London Studies in Classical Ph. This book was released on 1979 with total page 134 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This book offers a fresh insight into the methods adopted by Roman playwrights in utilizing and recasting their Greek models. The author investigates the techniques adopted by such authors as Livius Andronicus and Pacuvius and arrives at results which throw a new light on the influence which Hellenistic literature exerted upon early Roman writers.