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Law and Drama in Ancient Greece

By Harris, Edward M.

Law and Drama in Ancient Greece Contemporary literature

Law and Drama in Ancient Greece

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The relationship between law and literature is rich and complex. In the past three and half decades, the topic has received much attention from literary critics and legal scholars studying modern literature. Despite the prominence of law and justice in Ancient Greek literature, there has been little interest among Classical scholars in the connections between law and drama. This is the first collection of essays to approach Greek tragedy and comedy from a legal perspective. The volume does not claim to provide an exhaustive treatment of law and literature in ancient Greece. Rather it provides a sample of different approaches to the topic. Some essays show how knowledge of Athenian law enhances our understanding of individual passages in Attic drama and the mimes of Herodas and enriches our appreciation of dramatic techniques. Other essays examine the information provided about legal procedure found in Aristophanes' comedies or the views about the role of law in society expressed in Attic drama. The collection reveal how the study of law and legal procedure can enhance our understanding of ancient drama and bring new insights to the interpretation of individual plays.
Product details
Binding:
Paperback
Edition:
1
Number of Pages:
210
Release Date:
2013-10-10
Publication Date:
2013-10-10
Publisher:
Bloomsbury 3PL
Languages:
Original: English
ISBN10:
1472524187
ISBN13:
9781472524188
GPSR Manufacturer Reference:
[email protected]
Weight:
327 g
Height:
156 cm
Width:
234 cm
Thickness:
12 cm
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