Project Gutenberg 2014-10-30 Public domain in the USA. 758 Symonds, John Addington 1840 1893 Symonds, J. A. (John Addington) Studies of the Greek Poets (Vol 2 of 2) Produced by Richard Tonsing, Stephen Rowland, Ted Garvin and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at http://www.pgdp.net "Studies of the Greek Poets (Vol 2 of 2)" by John Addington Symonds is a scholarly analysis written in the late 19th century. This work delves into the evolution of Greek tragedy and the contributions of its key figures, such as Euripides, Aeschylus, and Sophocles, as it examines the cultural and historical contexts that shaped their art. The emphasis lies on the significance of concepts like nemesis and moral philosophy within the tragedies, exploring how these themes resonate throughout Greek literature. The opening of the volume sets the stage for a comprehensive discussion on Greek tragedy, particularly focusing on Euripides and his distinctive approach to the genre. Symonds reflects on the conditions that foster national drama, such as the vibrant Athens post-Persian war, and establishes how the poets responded to societal changes and audience expectations. He highlights key elements like the religious underpinnings of tragedies, the shifts in dramatic technique, and how Euripides' works, though seen as less heroic compared to his predecessors, were innovative for incorporating emotional depth and realism into the portrayal of personal and political struggles. The analysis hints at a rich examination of these ancient works and their lasting impact on literature and theater. (This is an automatically generated summary.) Reading ease score: 57.7 (10th to 12th grade). Somewhat difficult to read. en Greek poetry -- History and criticism PA Text Category: Plays/Films/Dramas Category: Essays, Letters & Speeches Category: Classics of Literature 1098130 2025-08-19T05:40:22.657073 text/html 1251612 2024-10-24T11:54:06 text/html 712822 2025-08-19T05:40:43.142959 application/epub+zip 729273 2025-08-19T05:40:27.909063 application/epub+zip 557484 2025-08-19T05:40:25.142087 application/epub+zip 979733 2025-08-19T05:40:51.544936 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 896466 2025-08-19T05:40:39.380990 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 1050723 2022-09-21T12:44:50.352167 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 853438 2025-08-19T05:40:20.150106 text/plain; charset=us-ascii 833618 2024-10-24T11:54:06 text/plain; charset=us-ascii 16586 2025-08-19T05:40:51.703924 application/rdf+xml 10069 2025-08-19T05:40:25.453073 image/jpeg 1949 2025-08-19T05:40:25.290057 image/jpeg 670575 2025-08-19T05:40:22.737121 application/octet-stream application/zip Archives containing the RDF files for *all* our books can be downloaded at https://book.klll.cc/wiki/Gutenberg:Feeds#The_Complete_Project_Gutenberg_Catalog en.wikipedia