Description
The book presents three remarkable Byzantine literary experiments from the 9th and 12th centuries: Verses about Adam by Ignatius the Deacon, The Cat-Mouse War by Theodor Prodromos, and Dramation by Michael Haplouchos. Although the term "quasi-dramata" refers to drama in literary form, these works were likely not intended for stage performance – the need for theater in Byzantium is satisfied more indirectly through various expressions of theatricality. The mentioned works connect with the expressive means of ancient tragedy but place it in a new context, whether it is a Christian context creating biblical drama, or tragedy being parodied, or even comedic techniques of Aristophanes being used for contemporary discussions about the social status of intellectuals. They stand out for their dramatic and potentially theatrical qualities and testify to the education, talent, inventiveness, and sense of humor of their authors, qualities often denied to Byzantine scholars.
Information
Publication date: January 1, 2013
Manufacturer: Mervart Pavel Mgr.
Genres: Theater and film, Non-fiction literature, Books, Specialized and technical literature, Art and architecture
Type: Hardcover books
Pages: 128
ISBN/EAN: 9788074650277