The Attitude Of The Greek Tragedians Toward Art (1898) - John Homer Huddilston - Bog

The Attitude of the Greek Tragedians Toward Art is a book written by John Homer Huddilston and published in 1898. The book explores the relationship between the Greek tragedians and their attitudes towards art. Huddilston examines the works of Aeschylus, Sophocles, and Euripides, and analyzes their use of art as a means of expression and communication.The book is divided into three parts, each focusing on a different tragedian. In the first part, Huddilston discusses the works of Aeschylus and his use of art to convey his messages. He examines Aeschylus' use of symbolism, metaphor, and imagery to create powerful and emotional works.In the second part, Huddilston examines the works of Sophocles and his use of art to explore the human condition. He analyzes Sophocles' use of character development and dialogue to convey his messages.In the final part of the book, Huddilston explores the works of Euripides and his use of art to challenge traditional beliefs and values. He examines Euripides' use of satire, irony, and humor to question the status quo.Throughout the book, Huddilston argues that the Greek tragedians were not only great artists, but also philosophers and social commentators. He suggests that their works continue to be relevant today and can teach us much about the human experience.Overall, The Attitude of the Greek Tragedians Toward Art is a comprehensive and insightful analysis of the works of Aeschylus, Sophocles, and Euripides. It is a must-read for anyone interested in Greek literature, philosophy, or art.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.