The Tragic Abyss

The Tragic Abyss by Glenn Cannon Arbery is a collection of eighteen essays that delve into the genre of tragedy, published by Dallas Institute Publications in 2003. This edition, comprising 422 pages, is presented in English and is part of a series on literary genres, which includes tragedy, comedy, epic, and lyric. The essays examine tragic themes from the Old Testament and ancient Greek literature to modern interpretations in both dramatic and narrative forms.

Readers will find a diverse range of perspectives from contributors such as Louise Cowan, Robert S. Dupree, and Virginia Arbery, among others. The essays engage with the complexities of tragedy as emphasized by Aristotle and explored by various critics throughout history. This collection also touches on subjects like literary criticism and comparative literature, providing insights into the imaginative and symbolic aspects of culture.