The Primitive Spring Dance Or Dithyramb In Ancient Greece

by Jane Ellen Harrison

Book Overview

The Primitive Spring Dance Or Dithyramb In Ancient Greece is a book written by Jane Ellen Harrison that explores the origins and significance of the dithyramb, a choral song and dance performed in ancient Greece during the spring festival of Dionysus. The book examines the historical context and cultural significance of the dithyramb, tracing its evolution from a simple ritualistic performance to a complex artistic form. Harrison analyzes the themes...

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1425313906
• ISBN13: 9781425313906
• Release Date: December 2005
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 52 Pages
• Weight: 0.31 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.1" x 8.3" x 11.0"