The Complete Book of GREEK THEATRE: A Comprehensive Guide to All the Surviving Plays of Aeschylus, Sophocles, Euripides, and Aristophanes (Pascal THIERCY - Théâtre grec)

Did you know that it wasn't the real Helen whom Paris took to Troy, but a clone created by Hera? Or that the conflicts in Theban myths are the perfect archetype of Game of Thrones?The Greek playwrights—Aeschylus, Sophocles, Euripides, and Aristophanes—enriched these epic tales, and they continue to inspire artists and creators across all fields: film, opera, ballet, science fiction, and fantasy.Ancient Greek theater is not merely a dive into old myths; it serves as a mirror reflecting human realities, capable of shedding light on our own times.In his latest work, internationally renowned scholar of Greek theater, translator and director, Pascal Thiercy, author of The Complete Plays of Aristophanes in the Bibliothèque de la Pléiade (Gallimard, Paris,) invites you on a journey through the 44 surviving plays. With his original and ingenious grouping of tragedies by mythic cycles and comedies in chronological order, he illuminates these masterpieces with a rich critical apparatus, offering a reading that is both enjoyable and scholarly. This approach reveals unexpected and delightful connections with numerous classic plays, films, and operas.A valuable guide for easily navigating this fascinating yet complex collection. Whether you are a theater enthusiast, historian, mythologist, director, student, or teacher, this book provides the keys to understanding the modern relevance of these ancient stories and situating them within a contemporary framework. Read more