Andromache, written in the early years of the Peloponnesian War, shows the effects of war on the conquerors and the conquered. The other main theme is the role and nature of women, explored through the conflict between the contrasting figures of Andromache and Hermione. The play has a bold and original structure, which finds room for paranoia, nymphomania, racialism, blackmail, treachery, mental breakdown, elopement and revenge. The climax is a messenger speech describing the lynching of Neoptolemus in the Temple of Apollo at Delphi. Greek text with facing-page English translation, introduction and commentary. This second edition incorporates some corrections, and has also been significantly expanded and updated.
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Andromache, written in the early years of the Peloponnesian War, shows the effects of war on the conquerors and the conquered. The other main theme is the role and nature of women, explored through the conflict between the contrasting figures of Andromache and Hermione. Greek text with facing translation, introduction and commentary. 2nd ed.
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General Editor’s ForewordPrefaceAbbreviationsIntroduction The Myth Structure and Themes Wives and Concubines Locale and Staging Date and Place of Production A Note on the Greek TextManuscripts and Editorial SymbolsText and Translation of AndromacheCommentaryGeneral Bibliography for Euripides Bibliography for AndromacheIndex
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'A sound and useful edition, with a reliable translation and a sensible commentary.'David Sansone, Exemplaria Classica (January, 2007)
Founded in 1980, Aris & Phillips Classical Texts publishes modern editions of Classical Greek and Latin texts, with substantial introductions and commentaries as well as the original text with facing-page English translation.
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Produktdetaljer
ISBN
9780856687709
Publisert
2005-10-24
Utgave
2. utgave
Utgiver
Vendor
Aris & Phillips Ltd
Høyde
210 mm
Bredde
147 mm
Aldersnivå
U, P, 05, 06
Språk
Product language
Engelsk
Format
Product format
Heftet
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