Bøker av Eric (University of Sydney) Csapo

The first comprehensive historical study of the process by which the ancient theatre became a panhellenic and international cultural institution. Fully presents all relevant evidence, offering critical texts with translation, discussion of all important documents, and illustrations and commentary for the important material evidence.

* Both a history of theories of myth and a practical 'how--to' guide to interpreting myth. * Introduces the major theories of myth from the nineteenth century to the present day. * Covers comparative approaches, psychoanalysis, ritual theories of myth, structuralism, and ideological analysis.