Greek Tragedy on the American Stage: Ancient Drama in the Commercial Theater, 1882-1994

Abstract

Preface Introduction The Earliest Plays Greek Tragedy Gains Recognition: 1900-1915 Greek Tragedy Comes of Age: 1915-1935 Greek Tragedy Achieves Status: 1935-1950 Greek Tragedy Responds to War, Drugs and Flower Children: 1960-1970 Greek Tragedy Echoes a Period of Self-Reflection: 1970-1980 Greek Tragedy and Reevaluation: 1980-1994 Occasional Productions: Greek Tragedies Rarely Brought to the Boards Conclusion Selected Bibliography