The Theatre of Dionysus in Athens by A. W. Pickard-Cambridge

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The Theatre of Dionysus in Athens by A. W. Pickard-Cambridge, published in 1946. A scholarly work detailing the history and architecture of the ancient Greek theatre, exploring its development from its origins in the sanctuary of Dionysus Eleuthereus on the Acropolis, its construction and reconstruction, and its role as the primary venue for the City Dionysia drama festival. The book analyzes the structure of the theatre and discusses how it evolved over centuries to host plays by prominent playwrights like Sophocles, Euripides, Aeschylus, and Aristophanes. Hardcover with original jacket with light shelfwear to corners and ends.