Medea and Other Plays by Euripides (English) Paperback Book

Description: Medea and Other Plays by Euripides, James Morwood, Edith Hall Euripides was one of the most popular and controversial of all Greek tragedians, and his plays are marked by an independence of thought, ingenious dramatic devices, and a subtle variety of register and mood. He is also remarkable for the prominence he gave to female characters, whether heroines of virtue or vice. This new translation does full justice to Euripides's range of tone and gift of narrative. A lucid introduction provides substantial analysis of each play, complete with vital explanations of the traditions and background to Euripides's world.Contains: Medea; Hippolytus; Electra; Helen FORMAT Paperback LANGUAGE English CONDITION Brand New Publisher Description `the most tragic of the poets Aristotle Euripides was one of the most popular and controversial of all Greek tragedians, and his plays are marked by an independence of thought, ingenious dramatic devices, and a subtle variety of register and mood. He is also remarkable for the prominence he gave to female characters, whether heroines of virtue or vice. In the ethically shocking Medea, the first knownchild-killing mother in Greek myth to perform the deed in cold blood manipulates her world in order to wreak vengeance on her treacherous husband. Hippolytus sees Phaedras confession of her passion for her stepson heralddisaster, while Electras heroine helps her brother murder their mother in an act that mingles justice and sin. Lastly, lighter in tone, the satyr drama, Helen, is an exploration of the impossibility of certitude as brilliantly paradoxical as the three famous tragedies. This new translation does full justice to Euripidess range of tone and gift for narrative. A lucid introduction provides substantial analysis of each play, complete with vitalexplanations of the traditions and background to Euripidess world. ABOUT THE SERIES: For over 100 years Oxford Worlds Classics has made available the widest range of literature from around the globe. Eachaffordable volume reflects Oxfords commitment to scholarship, providing the most accurate text plus a wealth of other valuable features, including expert introductions by leading authorities, helpful notes to clarify the text, up-to-date bibliographies for further study, and much more. Author Biography James Morwood was Grocyn Lecturer at Wadham College, Oxford. Table of Contents MedeaHippolytusElectraHelen Review `Hellenists and generalists alike have reason to rejoice ... adds to our understanding and appreciation of a poet-playwright who has never ceased to controversial ... comprises four major plays that are wonderful to have together. Edith Halls introductory essays ... are eloquent and informative, deftly highlighting each plays chief issues ... several new insights into the texts, and sound explanations of the mythical background and ongoing action ...James Morwoods translations ... are extraordinary. In crisp prose ... these may be the easiest-to-read accurate versions that we are likely to see and, in the inexpensive World Classics edition are quite abargain. No others ... lend themselves to such a ready reading ... The sheer clarity of the English is a considerable achievement.Victor Castellani, The Classical Outlook/Fall 1999, Volume 77, no 1 Long Description `the most tragic of the poets Aristotle Euripides was one of the most popular and controversial of all Greek tragedians, and his plays are marked by an independence of thought, ingenious dramatic devices, and a subtle variety of register and mood. He is also remarkable for the prominence he gave to female characters, whether heroines of virtue or vice. In the ethically shocking Medea, the first knownchild-killing mother in Greek myth to perform the deed in cold blood manipulates her world in order to wreak vengeance on her treacherous husband. Hippolytus sees Phaedras confession of her passion for her stepson heralddisaster, while Electras heroine helps her brother murder their mother in an act that mingles justice and sin. Lastly, lighter in tone, the satyr drama, Helen, is an exploration of the impossibility of certitude as brilliantly paradoxical as the three famous tragedies. This new translation does full justice to Euripidess range of tone and gift for narrative. A lucid introduction provides substantial analysis of each play, complete with vitalexplanations of the traditions and background to Euripidess world. ABOUT THE SERIES: For over 100 years Oxford Worlds Classics has made available the widest range of literature from around the globe. Eachaffordable volume reflects Oxfords commitment to scholarship, providing the most accurate text plus a wealth of other valuable features, including expert introductions by leading authorities, helpful notes to clarify the text, up-to-date bibliographies for further study, and much more. Review Text `Hellenists and generalists alike have reason to rejoice ... adds to our understanding and appreciation of a poet-playwright who has never ceased to controversial ... comprises four major plays that are wonderful to have together. Edith Halls introductory essays ... are eloquent and informative, deftly highlighting each plays chief issues ... several new insights into the texts, and sound explanations of the mythical background and ongoing action ...James Morwoods translations ... are extraordinary. In crisp prose ... these may be the easiest-to-read accurate versions that we are likely to see and, in the inexpensive World Classics edition are quite abargain. No others ... lend themselves to such a ready reading ... The sheer clarity of the English is a considerable achievement.Victor Castellani, The Classical Outlook/Fall 1999, Volume 77, no 1 Review Quote Hellenists and generalists alike have reason to rejoice ... adds to our understanding and appreciation of a poet-playwright who has never ceased to controversial ... comprises four major plays that are wonderful to have together. Edith Halls introductory essays ... are eloquent andinformative, deftly highlighting each plays chief issues ... several new insights into the texts, and sound explanations of the mythical background and ongoing action ... James Morwoods translations ... are extraordinary. In crisp prose ... these may be the easiest-to-read accurate versions thatwe are likely to see and, in the inexpensive World Classics edition are quite a bargain. No others ... lend themselves to such a ready reading ... The sheer clarity of the English is a considerable achievement.Victor Castellani, The Classical Outlook/Fall 1999, Volume 77, no 1 Feature * A major new translation of `the most tragic of the poets (Aristotle) Details ISBN0199537968 Author Edith Hall Short Title MEDEA/HIPPOLYTUS/ELECTRA/HELEN Language English ISBN-10 0199537968 ISBN-13 9780199537969 Media Book Format Paperback DEWEY 882.01 Translator James Morwood Imprint Oxford University Press Place of Publication Oxford Country of Publication United Kingdom Residence GR Death 0406 UK Release Date 2008-11-13 NZ Release Date 2008-11-13 Edited by Jean Orsoni Birth 1955 Affiliation Barrister, Doughty Street Chambers Position Instructor Qualifications QC Illustrations 1 map Pages 272 Publisher Oxford University Press Series Oxford Worlds Classics Year 2008 Publication Date 2008-11-13 Audience General AU Release Date 2008-11-26 We've got this At The Nile, if you're looking for it, we've got it. 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