The Origin of Tragedy

The Origin of Tragedy is a book written by William Ridgeway that explores the history and evolution of tragedy in ancient Greek culture. The book delves into the origins of tragedy, examining the role of religious rituals and festivals in the development of tragic drama. Ridgeway also explores the influence of Greek philosophy on tragedy, particularly the ideas of Aristotle and Plato. The book analyzes the works of famous Greek playwrights such as Aeschylus, Sophocles, and Euripides, and discusses the themes and motifs that are common in their plays. Additionally, Ridgeway examines the use of masks and costumes in Greek tragedy, as well as the role of the chorus. The Origin of Tragedy is a comprehensive study of the origins and development of one of the most enduring forms of drama in Western culture.1910. With special reference to the Greek tragedians. The general theory advanced within this work, that tragedy originated in the worship of the dead, was first put forward in a lecture before the Society for the promotion of Hellenic Studies in 1904. Contents: origin of tragedy; rise of Attic tragedy; primitive drama among Asiatic peoples; survivals of the primitive type in extant Greek tragedies; expansion of tragedy. Illustrated.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work. Read more