<i>Greek Tragedy</i> sets ancient tragedy into its original theatrical, political and ritual context and applies modern critical approaches to understanding why tragedy continues to interest modern audiences. <br><ul><br><li>An engaging introduction to Greek tragedy, its history, and its reception in the contemporary world with suggested readings for further study <br><li>Examines tragedy's relationship to democracy, religion, and myth <br><li>Explores contemporary approaches to scholarship, including structuralist, psychoanalytic, and feminist theory <br><li>Provides a thorough examination of contemporary performance practices <br><li>Includes detailed readings of selected plays</li></ul>