Objects as Actors charts a new approach to Greek tragedy based on an obvious; yet often overlooked; fact: Greek tragedy was meant to be performed. As plays; the works were incomplete without physical itemsmdash;theatrical props. In this book; Melissa Mueller ingeniously demonstrates the importance of objects in the staging and reception of Athenian tragedy.As Mueller shows; props such as weapons; textiles; and even letters were often fully integrated into a playrsquo;s action. They could provoke surprising plot turns; elicit bold viewer reactions; and provide some of tragedyrsquo;s most thrilling moments. Whether the sword of Sophoclesrsquo;s Ajax; the tapestry in Aeschylusrsquo;s Agamemnon; or the tablet of Euripidesrsquo;s Hippolytus; props demanded attention as a means of unitingmdash;or disruptingmdash;time; space; and genre.Insightful and original; Objects as Actors offers a fresh perspective on the central tragic textsmdash;and encourages us to rethink ancient theater as a whole.
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0 of 0 people found the following review helpful. For those who dont know it would be good.By LSABook jacket was well done. I was hoping it would have more information than I already understand. For those who dont know it would be good.0 of 0 people found the following review helpful. Opened My Eyes to LeviticusBy Kindle CustomerI thought I understood the Levitical law; but this analysis brought so many new thoughts. I will do a more thorough study of the scriptures related to the law of sacrifice as a result of reading it.0 of 0 people found the following review helpful. Five StarsBy Doug GramkowSo much I didnt know about the offerings and sacrifices
