Greek Tragedy - Europe’s first dramatic masterpiece: Aeschylus’ Oresteia (458 BC)
| Status: | Active, open to new members |
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| When: | On Wednesdays 10:00 am-12:00 pm 11 June and 25 June |
Tutor: Dr. Shirley A. Barlow
Sessions: 2
Max. No. 10
First session: the Agamemnon
Second session: the Orestes trilogy as a whole
Handouts outlining some key topics for discussion and advice on different translations will be provided in advance.
We shall look at major themes, especially transformations of the Homeric legacy; as well as handling of dramatic motivation, designs of plot structure, visual stage effects and significant features of language and style, in an attempt to assess what qualities have caused this trilogy to be judged a lasting masterpiece
Venue: Please contact Course Administrator (link above) for details of the venue and booking arrangements.