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Black Dionysus: Greek Tragedy and African American Theatre Ltd Rmst and Second and Ed. edition
Wetmore, Kevin J., Jr.
Black Dionysus: Greek Tragedy and African American Theatre Ltd Rmst and Second and Ed. edition
Wetmore, Kevin J., Jr.
This volume explores the different ways in which Greek tragedy has been used by playwrights, directors and others to represent and define African American history and identity. Two models are offered for an Afro-Greek connection: Black Orpheus and Black Athena.
272 pages, photographs, notes, bibliography, index
Media | Books Paperback Book (Book with soft cover and glued back) |
Released | March 19, 2003 |
ISBN13 | 9780786415458 |
Publishers | McFarland & Co Inc |
Pages | 272 |
Dimensions | 235 × 155 × 20 mm · 400 g |
Language | English |
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