TY  - BOOK
AU  - Yoon,Florence
TI  - The use of anonymous characters in Greek tragedy: the shaping of heroes 
T2  - Mnemosyne supplements ; volume 344
SN  - 9789004233430
AV  - PA3136 .Y66 2012
U1  - 882/.0109 23
PY  - 2012///
CY  - Leiden, Boston
PB  - Brill
KW  - Characters and characteristics in literature
KW  - Greek drama (Tragedy)
KW  - History and criticism
KW  - Characters
KW  - Mythology, Greek
N1  - Includes bibliographical references and index; Preliminary Material -- Introduction: “What’s in a Name?” -- Classes -- Individuals -- Special Cases -- Contrasts and Comparisons -- Conclusion -- Bibliography -- Index; Available to subscribing member institutions only
N2  - Anonymous characters appear in almost every extant Greek Tragedy, yet they have long been overlooked in critical scholarship. This book argues that the creation and use of anonymous figures is an important tool in the transformation of traditional mythological heroes into unique dramatic characters. Through close reading of the passages in which nameless characters appear, this study demonstrates the significant impact of their speech, actions, and identity on the characterization of the particular named heroes to whom they are attached. Exploring the boundaries between anonymity and naming in mythico-historical drama, the book draws attention to an important but neglected aspect of the genre, suggesting a new perspective from which to read, perform, and appreciate Greek Tragedy
UR  - http://dx.doi.org/10.1163/9789004233430
ER  -