We might think we are through with the past, but the past isn't through with us. Tragedy permits us to come face to face with the things we don't want to know a

A collection of essays that brings new insight to the question of the continuing, and inexhaustible, fascination of Athenian tragedy of the fifth century BCE. T

The ability of human beings to feel compassion or empathy for one another—and express that emotion by offering comfort or assistance—is an important antidot

This book is an advanced critical introduction to Greek tragedy. It is written specifically for the reader who does not know Greek and who may be unfamiliar wit