The plays of Seneca the Younger, minister and philosopher under Nero, are today increasingly studied, appreciated - and performed. Here, in a collection of papers from an international cast, scholars explore both established questions, such as the playwright's subtleties of characterisation, his relation to contemporary Roman spectacle and art - and the problems arising in translating him to modern text or stage.
| ISBN: | 9781914535345 |
| Publication date: | 31st August 2023 |
| Author: | George W M Harrison |
| Publisher: | Classical Press of Wales an imprint of The Classical Press of Wales (UK) |
| Format: | Paperback |
| Pagination: | 272 pages |
| Genres: |
Ancient Greek and Roman philosophy Literary studies: ancient, classical and medieval Literary studies: plays and playwrights |
The plays of Seneca the Younger, minister and philosopher under Nero, are today increasingly studied, appreciated - and performed. Here, in a collection of papers from an international cast, scholars explore both established questions, such as the playwright's subtleties of characterisation, his relation to contemporary Roman spectacle and art - and the problems arising in translating him to modern text or stage.
Seneca in Performance features in the following genres: Ancient Greek and Roman philosophy, Literary studies: ancient, classical and medieval, Literary studies: plays and playwrights
Seneca in Performance is available in Paperback
Seneca in Performance was written by George W M Harrison and published by Classical Press of Wales an imprint of The Classical Press of Wales (UK)
Seneca in Performance has 272 pages