Chapin LibGuides: Greek Tragedies: introduction and reference sources

Welcome to the research guide for Greek tragedies!

Linked throughout are resources that will help you as you move through the research process and develop your presentation. First, you will need to choose a tragedy. You can find these most easily two places:

Greek Tragedies in the Perseus Digital Library: Greek and English translations
Library Stacks: In the 880s, look for the green Loeb Classical Library book series

Once you choose a tragedy, you now have a variety of research pathways: author, location, characters, story, structure... Use the reference sources below to help build out your knowledge!

Image: Volute-Krater with Story of Melanippe, ceramic and clay, ca. 330 - 320 BC, Michael C. Carlos Museum, Emory University.

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introductory texts on greek tragedy

Introduction to Greek Tragedy by Roger Dunkle (1986)
Study guide from Brooklyn College
Ancient Theatre Archive (Whitman College)
Documents the location, appearance, and specifications of ancient Greek and Roman theatres
An Introduction to Greek Tragedy (Utah State University)
Chapter from a course called "Ancient Literature and Language"
Video: An Introduction to Greek Tragedy from the National Theatre
~6 minute video featuring experts from Kings College, Open University, and Varndean College
Video: The Ancient Greek Chorus in Historical Context from the National Theatre
~12 minute video featuring Dr. Lucy Jackson of Durham University

reference databases

Ancient and Medieval History Online
This database presents reference articles on the full scope of world history from prehistory through the 1500s, with special topic centers on key civilizations and regions.
Britannica Academic (NOVEL)
Overview articles from one of the oldest and most trusted reference sources in the world.

NOTE: access to this database is provided to the Chapin community through NOVEL (New York Online Virtual Electronic Library). It is accessible to New Yorkers through geoIP authentication (also referred to as geolocation), meaning you must be within the state of New York to use it.