A short introduction to the ancient Greek theater / Graham Ley.

Author/creator Ley, Graham
Format Book
EditionRev. ed.
Publication InfoChicago : University of Chicago Press, 2006.
Descriptionxii, 126 pages : illustrations, map ; 21 cm
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Portion of title Ancient Greek theater
Contents Greek drama -- The organization of the festivals -- Lesser dramatic performances at Athens -- The writer -- The theater -- Scenography -- Masks, costume, and properties -- Chorus -- Actors -- Reading texts as scripts -- The playing space -- The audience -- Delivery -- Distance and physical action -- Choral song and choral action -- Parody -- Translation and adaptation.
Bibliography noteIncludes bibliographical references (p. 97-107) and indexes.
LCCN 2006007437
ISBN0226477622 (cloth : alk. paper)
ISBN9780226477626 (cloth : alk. paper)
ISBN0226477614 (pbk. : alk. paper)
ISBN9780226477619 (pbk. : alk. paper)