Greek Tragic Women on Shakespearean Stages by Tanya Pollard (review) (original) (raw)

The review of Tanya Pollard's work, "Greek Tragic Women on Shakespearean Stages," explores the significant influence of Greek tragedy on Shakespearean drama, emphasizing how Greek female characters shaped Elizabethan theatrical representations. The review lauds Pollard's erudition and her effective synthesis of classical and early modern scholarship, presenting a compelling case for the vital role of Greek heroines, especially from Euripides, in understanding emotional dynamics in Renaissance plays. Despite acknowledging some limitations in Pollard's argument, the review concludes that her work opens the door for further scholarly discussion about the intersections of Greek tragedy and Renaissance theatre.