Performing Greek Myths
A special issue of Humanities (ISSN 2076-0787). This special issue belongs to the section "Philosophy and Classics in the Humanities".
Deadline for manuscript submissions: closed (15 January 2022) | Viewed by 429
Special Issue Editor
Special Issue Information
Dear Colleagues,
Since the popular dramatic festivals in fifth-century BCE Athens, audiences have enjoyed the performance of Greek myths and witnessed their continual reinterpretation and reinvention. From Seneca to Shakespeare to Racine, we see the myths shift and adapt to reflect the evolution and expansion of the dramatic genres. On the contemporary stage, playwrights, choreographers, and composers still draw inspiration from the legends and characters of Greek mythology. This Special Issue of Humanities seeks to explore how and why Greek mythology has remained a perennial favorite for audiences and artists alike. We welcome submissions from scholars of ancient, modern, and contemporary drama; of dance, music, opera, and film. Ideally, the issue will feature articles that represent a wide range of approaches to the art of adaptation.
Prof. Dr. Mary English
Guest Editor
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Keywords
- Greek tragedy
- Greek comedy
- Aeschylus
- Sophocles
- Euripides
- Aristophanes
- Greek mythology
- Roman tragedy
- Seneca
- Shakespeare
- contemporary drama
- modern drama
- modern dance
- performance studies
- adaptations
- history of opera
- theater history
- film studies
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