Greek tragedy and the Middle East: chasing the myth

Preview   From the Renaissance onwards Greek tragedy was recited, reimagined and reclaimed, giving voice to new political demands and aspirations. Amid wars, liberation movements, revolutions, and times of democracy, the restored ancient plays took the part of a political other that was sometimes underrepresented or suppressed, thereby unsettling cultural and ideological stabilities. Still, the … Continue reading Greek tragedy and the Middle East: chasing the myth