The three great playwrights of tragedy were Aeschylus, Sophocles, and Euripides. Aristotle argued that tragedy cleansed the heart through pity and terror, purging us of our petty concerns and ...
This article will focus on her two most prominent tragedies, both titled Electra, by Sophocles and Euripides. Electra was a mythical figure who gained much of her popularity from her appearances ...
He translated 18 tragedies of Aeschylus, Sophocles and Euripides into flowing Swinburnian verse, saw successful stage productions of many of them. When enthusiastic playgoers shouted “Murray ...
Similarly, Euripides’ tragedies frequently challenged Athenian imperialism, and Aristophanes’ Old Comedy satires were like watching a very old-school John Oliver. This is also reflected in ...
Alain Guiraudie’s Misericordia dissects the tensions of desire, guilt and faith in a quiet, insular French village. The film follows Jérémie (Félix Kysyl), who returns for his former employer’s ...
Don't miss the big stories. Like us on Facebook. BRATTLEBORO — Vermont Theatre Company is producing a cozy, intimate Greek tragedy for its winter production this year. "The Bacchae by Euripides" will ...
The three great playwrights of tragedy were Aeschylus, Sophocles, and Euripides. Aristotle argued that tragedy cleansed the heart through pity and terror, purging us of our petty concerns and ...