Classical Greek Tragedy

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A guide to the form of classical Greek tragedy, grounded in analysis of three representative works. It reconstructs how original audiences in 5th-century BCE Athens created meaning from the performance of tragedy at the dramatic festivals sponsored by the city-state and its wealthiest citizens. It brings into play the context of Athenian political and legal structures, gender ideology, religious beliefs, and other social forces that contributed to spectators' reception of the drama. The focus is on the relationship between performers and watchers, not only male citizen audience members, but also women, metics (free non-citizens), and foreigners.