An Account Of The Harvard Greek Play (1881)

""An Account of the Harvard Greek Play"" is a historical book written by Henry Norman, originally published in 1881. The book provides a detailed description of the Harvard Greek Play, an annual theatrical production that was first established in 1881. The play was based on ancient Greek dramas, and it was performed entirely in Greek by Harvard students. Norman's book offers an in-depth look at the production of the play, including the rehearsals, costumes, set design, and performances. He also provides background information on the history of Greek drama and its influence on Western theater. Additionally, the book includes a transcript of the play itself, as well as translations of the Greek text into English. This makes the book a valuable resource for anyone interested in Greek drama or the history of theater. Overall, ""An Account of the Harvard Greek Play"" is a fascinating glimpse into a unique and important cultural event, and it remains a valuable resource for scholars and enthusiasts of theater and classical studies.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.