poetics and the messenger in Greek tragedy Barrett, James creator author text xx 2002 monographic eng

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250 pages "The messenger who reports important action that has occurred offstage is a familiar inhabitant of Greek tragedy. A messenger informs us about the death of Jocasta and the blinding of Oedipus, the madness of Heracles, the slaughter of Aigisthus, and the death of Hippolytus, among other important events. Despite its prevalence, this conventional figure remains little understood.Combining several critical approaches - narrative theory, genre study, and rhetorical analysis - this lucid and sophisticated study develops a synthetic view of the messenger of Greek tragedy, showing how this role illuminates some of the genre's most persistent concerns, especially those relating to language, knowledge, and the workings of tragic theater itself."."This study, thoroughly informed by literary theory, shows that the messenger speaks with a voice unique on the tragic stage, one that offers importa Barrett, James Greek drama (Tragedy) -- History and criticism Narration (Rhetoric) -- History -- To 1500 Messengers in literature Rhetoric, Ancient Ancient Rhetoric Greek drama (Tragedy) History History and criticism 882.010935 BAR 9780520231801 0520231805 InACL 261003 20261003164312.0 168029 eng