Over the past decades there has been something of a revolution in the way we view classical drama generally and Euripides in particular. This book, updated in a second edition, reflects that revolution and aims to show how Euripides was continually reinventing himself. A truly Protean figure, he seems to set out on a new journey in each of his surviving 19 plays. Between general introduction and final summary, Morwood's chapters identify the themes that underlie the plays and concentrate, above all, on demonstrating the extraordinary diversity of this great dramatist. New to this edition, which is updated throughout, are further details on the individual plays and extra suggestions for background reading.
The volume is a companion to The Plays of Sophocles and The Plays of Aeschylus (both by Alex Garvie) also available in second editions from Bloomsbury. A further essential guide to the themes and context of ancient Greek tragedy may be found in Laura Swift's new introductory volume, Greek Tragedy.
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Preface
Introduction
A Chronology of Euripides' Work and Times
Alcestis
Medea
The Children of Heracles
Hippolytus
Andromache
Hecuba
The Suppliant Women
Heracles
Electra
The Trojan Women
Iphigenia among the Taurians
Ion
Helen
The Phoenician Women
Orestes
Cyclops
Bacchae
Iphigenia at Aulis
Rhesus
Epilogue
Suggestions for Further Study Suggestions for Further Reading
Index
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Ever since its first appearance in 2002 Morwood's little book - readable, instructive and cram-packed with sound scholarship and interesting aperçus - has been just about the best available introduction to Euripidean drama for sixth-former, undergraduate and general reader alike. This second edition both brings the earlier volume up to date and adds important new material, ensuring the book's continuing success for many years to come.
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The second edition of an excellent introductory volume to this important Classical tragedian.
Overview of the works of a major figure in Classical literature whose influence is still felt today
This well-established series explores the culture and achievements of the civilizations of Greece and Rome. Concise yet informative and stimulating, each book includes suggestions for further reading. Designed specifically for students and teachers at late school and early university level, the series provides an up-to-date collection of accessible guides to the history, institutions, literature, art and values of the Classical world.
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Produktdetaljer
ISBN
9781474233590
Publisert
2016-10-06
Utgave
2. utgave
Utgiver
Vendor
Bloomsbury Academic
Vekt
215 gr
Høyde
216 mm
Bredde
138 mm
Aldersnivå
UA, 14
Språk
Product language
Engelsk
Format
Product format
Heftet
Antall sider
160
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