Style of Sophocles

Originally published in 1944, this book examines Sophocles' inventive use of the ancient Greek language and style.

List of contents

Preface; Introduction; 1. Words used by Sophocles in one play only; 2. Words confined to Sophocles and heavy compounds; 3. Words confined in classical Greek to Sophocles; 4. Figures of speech; 5. Amplification; 6. Resolved feet in iambics; 7. Passages compared; Conclusion; Excursus.

Summary

Originally published in 1944, this book examines how Sophocles' inventive use of the ancient Greek language and style justifies his place as, arguably, the greatest Athenian tragedian. Earp analyses in great detail Sophocles' use of Greek words by listing those words used in the plays that appear nowhere else in the canon of ancient literature.

Product details

• Authors: F. R. Earp, Earp F. R.
• Publisher: Cambridge University Press ELT
• Languages: English
• Product format: Paperback / Softback
• Released: 09.10.2014
• EAN: 9781107686991
• ISBN: 978-1-107-68699-1
• No. of pages: 186
• Subjects: Fiction > Poetry, drama; Humanities, art, music > History > Antiquity; HISTORY / Ancient / General, LITERARY CRITICISM / Drama, LITERARY CRITICISM / Ancient & Classical, Ancient History, Classical history / classical civilisation, Literary studies: plays & playwrights, Ancient (Classical) Greek, Literary studies: plays and playwrights