a very short introduction Poole, Adrian. creator text Oxford New York Oxford University Press 2005 monographic 147 p. : ill. ; 18 cm. What do we mean by 'tragedy' now? When we turn on the news, does a report of the latest atrocity have any connection with Sophocles and Shakespeare? Addressing questions about belief, blame, revenge, pain, witnessing and ending, this book demonstrates the enduring significance of attempts to understand terrible suffering. - ;What do we mean by 'tragedy' in present-day usage? Who needs it? -- Once upon a time -- The living dead -- Who's to blame? -- Big ideas -- No laughing matter -- Words, words, words -- Timing -- Endings. Adrian Poole. Includes bibliographical references (p. 125-140) and index. Tragedy Tragic, The 9780192802354 (alk. paper) 2005019580 20181127180007.0 5669