The Theatre of War: what ancient Greek tragedies can teach us today

Discover the transformative power of classical tragedy with 'The Theatre of War: What Ancient Greek Tragedies Can Teach Us Today'. In this insightful exploration, author Bryan Doerries unveils how timeless Greek tragedies continue to resonate and heal in modern society. By producing performances tailored for soldiers returning from war, individuals grappling with addiction, and those recovering from disasters, Doerries bridges the ancient and contemporary. This compelling book reveals how the profound stories of Sophocles and other Greek dramatists can guide us through today's psychological and social challenges. From understanding trauma through 'Ajax' to finding liberation within 'Prometheus Bound', this work illustrates the deeply supportive role that shared narratives play in community healing. With its rich insights into how art fosters understanding, 'The Theatre of War' is an essential resource for therapists, educators, and anyone interested in the intersection of literature and mental health. Embrace the timeless lessons of ancient Greece and uncover how the past can illuminate paths to recovery and resilience today. Join a movement that celebrates the healing potential of art—order your copy today and experience how these masterful tragedies can inform modern life, one page at a time.

Condition: BRAND NEW
ISBN: 9781925106961
Format: Trade paperback (UK)
Year: 2015
Publisher: Scribe Publications
Pages: 304


Description:
Classical tragedy is timelessly powerful - not only does it still move us, but it heals, too. Bryan Doerries produces performances of Greek tragedies for soldiers returned from conflict, addicts, prison communities, victims of natural disasters, and other vulnerable people. His dramatisations have explored how the story of Sophocles' Ajax can help today's soldiers and their loved ones grapple with trauma; why people in the penal system are liberated by Prometheus Bound; and how Heracles has changed the way that some doctors manage end-of-life care. In drawing on such extraordinarily intimate experiences, and in telling his own story of loss and learning, Doerries illustrates the redemptive potential of one of the oldest human art-forms, and the power of re-enacting. The Theatre of War is a passionate, humane, and purposeful book that shows how suffering and healing are part of an eternally replicable process, and argues that the great tragedies of the Greeks can still light a clear path forward through contemporary society's most tangled issues.

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