Author: BAIN, D.,
Title: Masters, Servants and Orders in Greek Tragedy. A study of some aspects of dramatic technique and convention.
Description: Manchester University Press, 1983. VI,73p. Bound wrps. Gilt titling on spine. Nice copy. 'B.'s concern is (...): orders given by superiors to non-speaking extras. He formulates a rule that when an order is given to mutes on stage, the order is carried out with little or no delay.' He then examines all the passages which may seem to provide an exception to the rule. (...) In the course of his discussion he throws light on the staging of several passages. (...). His treatment is to be welcomed and must be accounted very successful. It is a pity that he has been so badly let down by the printer...' (JAMES DIGGLE in The Classical Review (New Series), 1983, p.127). From the library of the late Prof. W. Geoffrey Arnott. Gew/weight: up to 1 Kg.

Keywords: 9780719012969