《学校图书馆杂志》(School Library Journal)书评
Gr 7 UpA well-done study of an aspect of classical culture that is usually given only cursory attention in most history books. The development of theatrical forms and the meaning and importance of performance and poetry to the Greeks are discussed, and biographical information about popular actors and playwrights is provided. Nardo explains that although the Romans had no notable early theater until they began to copy Greek styles, they demonstrated a remarkable ability to adapt forms to suit their own tastes and culture. He then covers Late Republican drama and that of the Roman Empire; a follow-up chapter explores the profound influence of the ancient legacy on the art today. Primary and secondary sources are well documented. Numerous black-and-white photographs, charts, and illustrations help to round out this commendable addition. Paula Gaj Sitarz's The Curtain Rises, Vol. 1 (Betterway, 1991) is an interesting and at times amusing title that looks more thoroughly into the history of the theater, and volume two carries it to the present day.Cynthia M. Sturgis, Ledding Library, Milwaukee, OR (c) Copyright 2010. Library Journals LLC, a wholly owned subsidiary of Media Source, Inc. No redistribution permitted.
《儿童读物杂志》(Horn Book)书评
The unattractive format, dull black-and-white illustrations, and occasionally dry prose are especially unfortunate in a series that is quite impressive in its thorough handling of various eras in world history. Extensive quoted passages from primary sources complement the texts. Each of the books includes a time line; all but 'Greek and Roman Theater', 'Traditional Japan', and 'The Ancient Near East' include glossaries. Bib., ind. (c) Copyright 2010. The Horn Book, Inc., a wholly owned subsidiary of Media Source, Inc. No redistribution permitted.
