The Power of Ancient Theater
Bryan Doerries discusses his journey from studying ancient Greek to bringing the power of ancient theater to life through collaboration and faithful translation. He challenges the notion of antiquated translations and emphasizes the profound impact these plays had on people, highlighting the importance of experiencing them as blueprints for felt experience.In this clip
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