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A. E. (Arthur Elam) Haigh
1855–1905
An Oxford-trained classicist with a gift for making ancient Greek drama vivid and readable, he wrote works that helped generations of students picture the world of the Athenian stage. His best-known book, The Attic Theatre, reflects both deep scholarship and a clear, practical style.
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About the author
Arthur Elam Haigh was an English classical scholar born in Leeds on February 27, 1855. He was educated at Leeds Grammar School and then at Corpus Christi College, Oxford, where he won a remarkable series of academic prizes and honors in classics.
Haigh became a fellow of Corpus Christi College and built his reputation through teaching and scholarship, especially in Greek literature and drama. He is best remembered for The Attic Theatre, a study of ancient Greek theatrical production that remained influential for many years, as well as for editions and studies connected with Greek poetry and drama.
He died on December 20, 1905, in Oxford. Although his life was relatively short, his work stood out for its combination of careful research and readability, making difficult classical material easier for students and general readers to follow.