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The Feminine Matrix of Sex and Gender in Classical Athens
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Lycurgan Athens and the Making of Classical Tragedy
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The first account of how Athens invented the notion of 'classical' tragedy during the later fourth century BC.
The Theatrical Cast of Athens
Language: en
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Authors: Edith Hall
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An examination of ancient Greek drama, and its relationship to the society in which it was produced. By focusing on the ways in which the plays treat gender, et