When we think of ancient theatre today, we tend to think of Greek theatre. Yet the Romans also had a lively and varied set of theatrical traditions, which have had a considerable influence on later drama. This book offers an introduction to these traditions, including the origins of Roman theatre, the extant plays of Plautus, Terence and Seneca, and the many works of comedy, tragedy, mime and pantomime that no longer survive as written texts. The emphasis throughout is on performance, the role of these theatrical works within Roman society, and Roman theatre's legacy.
An exciting series that provides students with direct access to the ancient world by offering new translations of extracts from its key texts.Book InformationISBN 9780521138185
Author Timothy J. MooreFormat Paperback
Page Count 184
Imprint Cambridge University PressPublisher Cambridge University Press
Weight(grams) 410g
Dimensions(mm) 247mm * 190mm * 8mm