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Almost ten years have now passed since the Oedipus Tyrannus was played in Sanders theatre by Harvard students. Although since 1881 numerous Greek tragedies as well as the Birds of Aristophanes have been represented at English universities, nothing has been done at Harvard. We hope, however, that the time has come when the Greek department will give another proof of its vigor. We understand that Professor J. W. White is in favor of the undertaking of another play, though perhaps not on such a grand scale as before. His idea is rather to have two short plays, a Latin comedy...
...commendation is due those who had in charge the presentation of the play. The costumes showed taste in the grouping of colors, and were, moreover, in keeping with Grecian models. This, in fact, lent no small share to the success of the performance and helped to recall the Oedipus presented in 1882 by members of the university...
...play was given recently in New York and called forth the warmest commendation of all who saw it. The interest taken in the production by the Greek professors here is a warrant of its merit. This revival of the Greek drama differs in several important particulars from that of "Oedipus" which was given in Sanders Theatre several years ago, but the changes will greatly increase the general interest. The play will be given in English but the seenery and costumes are as authentic as possible. The mere mention of this will insure a hearty reception...
...value except as the expression of contemporary modes of thought, yet there are some canons of universal application. Aristotle tried to formulate these canons, but he had little influence on the drama, as the greatest poet lived before his time. He was himself largely under the influence of the "Oedipus Tyrannus." These canons are the so-called "three unities" of space, time, and action. The strict limitation of the play to one spot is not authorized by Aristotle. The simplicity of the Greek plays, and the few possible changes of scene, rendered extremely difficult by the fact that there...
...George Riddle is to read "Oedipus," with Prof. Paine's music, in Chicago, February...