A Study of Piety in the Greek Tragic Chorus

This groundbreaking study of ancient Greek literature offers a fresh and insightful analysis of one of the most important and complex elements of the Greek tragic chorus: piety. Drawing on a wide range of texts and scholarship, author Henry Vogel Shelley explores the many ways in which the chorus expresses its religious devotion and explores its relationship with the gods. Whether you're a classicist, a student of literature, or simply interested in the rich cultural heritage of the ancient world, this is a book you won't want to miss. This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it.This work is in the "public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work.Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.