A Vehicle for Performance: Acting the Messenger in Greek Tragedy

by Margaret Dickin

This book investigates the transformation of the Tragic Messenger role, traditionally a minor supporting character in Greek drama who brought news from off stage, into one of the leading acting roles in ancient drama. This book investigates transformation of the Tragic Messenger role.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0761843558
• ISBN13: 9780761843559
• Release Date: November 2008
• Publisher: Globe Pequot Publishing Group Inc/Bloomsbury
• Length: 218 Pages
• Weight: 0.75 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.7" x 5.9" x 8.9"