In a similar way, “tragedy” originated onstage, as a dramatic form, before acquiring the more general meaning of a devastating or unfortunate situation. What we now think of as Greek tragedy ...

In her new book, "A Greek Tragedy," Jeanne Carstensen investigates a deadly 2015 shipwreck off the Greek island of Lesvos, ...

My late classics professor taught me that Ancient Greek tragedy dramatized different points of view, insisted on empathy, and warned against hubris. What would he have made of our current moment?

Journalist Jeanne Carstensen writes about the incident in the book "A Greek Tragedy: One Day, a Deadly Shipwreck and the Human Cost of the Refugee Crisis" and talks with host Deepa Fernandes about ...

The sinking of a packed migrant boat off the coast of Greece may be “the worst tragedy ever” in the Mediterranean ... distress at sea without delay.” Greek authorities have faced criticism ...

“This will be the first time the REP has produced a Greek tragedy,” said Producing Artistic Director Steve Tague. “This particular play speaks to a woman’s place in a man’s world. Doesn’t sound that ...