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Marriage to Death: The Conflation of Wedding and Funeral Rituals in Greek Tragedy - Princeton Legacy Library Rush Rehm
Marriage to Death: The Conflation of Wedding and Funeral Rituals in Greek Tragedy - Princeton Legacy Library
Rush Rehm
The link between weddings and death-as found in dramas ranging from Romeo and Juliet to Lorca's Blood Wedding-plays a central role in the action of many Greek tragedies. Female characters such as Kassandra, Antigone, and Helen enact and refer to significant parts of wedding and funeral rites, but often in a twisted fashion. Over time the pressure o
264 pages
| Media | Books Paperback Book (Book with soft cover and glued back) |
| Released | January 15, 2019 |
| ISBN13 | 9780691606736 |
| Publishers | Princeton University Press |
| Pages | 264 |
| Dimensions | 150 × 220 × 10 mm · 535 g |
| Language | English |