Overview

Gonda Van Steen examines the productions of classical tragedies staged by political prisoners of the Greek Civil War (late 1940s to 1950s). She first explains the historical and political context in which these productions originated, the selections made by the prisoners, and the practical conditions under which the performances were mounted, devoting attention, too, to the prison authorities' acts of censorship. Her main focus, however, is on the interpretation that the political detainees gave to their productions and the rationale behind specific readings. The book includes the text of an adaptation of Antigone , in the original Greek and in English translation, written by Aris Alexandrou, one of the prisoners.

Full Product Details

9780199572885

Table of Contents

Reviews

<br> stunning --Bryn Mawr Classical Review<p><br>

stunning ... Van Steen has beautifully translated Alexandrou's lyrical text * Diana Gilliland Wright, Bryn Mawr Classical Review * Theatre of the Condemned contains scrupulous scholarship, sophisticated analysis and a huge amount of new material. Everyone who works on the reception of Greek drama should read it. * Betine van Zyl Smit, Classical Journal *

Theatre of the Condemned contains scrupulous scholarship, sophisticated analysis and a huge amount of new material. Everyone who works on the reception of Greek drama should read it. * Betine van Zyl Smit, Classical Journal * stunning ... Van Steen has beautifully translated Alexandrou's lyrical text * Diana Gilliland Wright, Bryn Mawr Classical Review *

Author Information

Gonda Van Steen is Associate Professor of Classics, University of Florida

Tab Content 6

Customer Reviews

Recent Reviews

Countries Available