In this scholarly study of ancient Greek literature, Henry Rushton Fairclough analyzes the attitudes of Greek tragedians toward the natural world. Drawing on a wide range of sources, Fairclough explores themes such as environmentalism, mythology, and the relationship between humans and nature. A fascinating read for classicists and environmentalists alike. This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it. This work is in the "public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work. Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.