The importance of Aeschylus in the development of drama cannot be overstated. Before him tragedy had consisted of the chorus and one actor; and by introducing a second actor, expanding the dramatic dialogue, and reducing the lyrical parts, he practically created Greek tragedy as we know it. Like other writers of his time, he acted in his own plays, and trained the chorus in their dances and songs; and did much to improve the performances by his ...
The historical basis for “King Lear” comes from Geoffrey of Monmouth’s account of the legendary King Leir of the Britons recorded in the historian’s “History of the Kings of Briton.” King Lear is an elderly man and wishes to retire from power. In the decision to divide up his estate he requests that his daughters profess their feelings for him, vowing to give whomever loves him the most the largest share. His two eldest daughters Regan and Goner ...
«Моя весна» – первая книга молодого автора, который любит и ценит поэзию, пытается найти своё место в литературе. Вначале книги размещено несколько лирических стихотворений о весне, о любви, о природе. Не оставит читателя равнодушным и гражданская позиция автора. Большое значение для него играет мифологическая поэма, написанная по мотивам Древней Греции. Конечно, есть отступления от мифов, не исключён художественный вымысел, этим автор и интерес ...
