GREECE, ROME AND CHINA - Hans Beck / Griet Vankeerberghen (edd. ), Place and Performance in Ancient Greece, Rome, and China. Pp. xiv + 471, b/w & colour ills, maps. Cambridge: Cambridge University Press, 2024. Cased, £115, US150. ISBN: 978-1-009-39002-6.

Key Points

• The volume aims to explore the interconnections between place and performance in ancient Greece, Rome, and China.
• Collection of essays from various scholars analyzing performances in distinct cultural contexts.
• Examination of historical narratives and theatrical practices relevant to the discussed civilizations.
• Use of illustrations and maps to provide visual context for cultural dynamics.
• Demonstrates varying roles of place in shaping performance across cultures.
• Highlights the influence of historical narratives on theatrical practices.
• Identifies key thematic continuities and divergences among Greece, Rome, and China.