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issue 8

Issue 8...

The Spring 2009 issue of Iris magazine is out this month, and is available to order now. This edition looks at ancient Greek theatre and politics, and its contents include:

The Age of Revolution: How the Greek world changed after Homer

Iris chat with Martha Kearney, Radio Four 'World at One' Presenter

Megas Adelphos: a modern take on ostracism in ancient Greece

The Tragi-comedy of Plum: P.G. Wodehouse and ancient theatre

Gender in ancient theatre: women, men and the fifth century B.C.

Travelogue: Exploring Samothrace

as well as the usual news features, reviews, what's on, outreach stories and ideas, fiction, translation and more.

 

 

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