This study of the political significance of theories of tragedy and ordinary language uses of "tragedy" offers a fresh perspective on democracy in contemporary times.

Robert C. Pirro is Professor of Political Science at Georgia Southern University, USA. His research focuses on the political significance of works and theories of tragedy and ordinary language uses of "tragedy" and related terms. His publications include peer-reviewed articles in Political Theory as well as Hannah Arendt and the Politics of Tragedy (2001).