Tom F. Driver

This book shows how necessary ritual is to human freedom and to social processes of liberation. It aims to reflect upon the deep human longing for ritual and to interpret it in the light of our physical, social, political, sexual, moral, aesthetic, and religious existence. .

This book shows how necessary ritual is to human freedom and to social processes of liberation. It aims to reflect upon the deep human longing for ritual and to interpret it in the light of our physical, social, political, sexual, moral, aesthetic, and religious existence.

The Sense of History in Greek and Shakespearean Drama is a book written by Tom F. Driver that explores the concept of history in two of the most influential forms of drama: Greek and Shakespearean. The book delves into the ways in which these two forms of drama use history to create meaning and significance in their stories. Driver examines the ways in which the Greeks used history as a way to explore the human condition and to understand the world around them. He also looks at how Shakespeare used history to explore the political and social issues of his time, and to create timeless stories that continue to resonate with audiences today. The book is a comprehensive study of the role of history in drama, and it provides valuable insights into the ways in which these two forms of drama have shaped our understanding of the world. It is an essential read for anyone interested in the history of drama or in the ways in which history has been used to create meaning in art.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.