Euripides

Few ancient authors are as challenging as Euripides, and few have provoked so many diverse critical opinions through the ages. This volume aims to bring together some classic essays illustrating the main strands of Euripidean criticism over the last forty years in a form convenient for students. Two of the essays are translated here for the first time, and many others have been revised by their authors. There is a general introduction by the editor surveying the scholarly tradition. All Greek has been translated.

About the author

Judith Mossman is Senior Lecturer in Classics at Trinity College, Dublin

Summary

Few ancient authors are as challenging as Euripides, and few have provoked so many diverse critical opinions through the ages: Aristotle described him as 'most tragic', and yet many of his plays have been condemned by critics as barely qualifying as 'proper' tragedies at all. In general he has enjoyed a revival in reputation over the last few decades: his manipulation of convention and the skill of his dramaturgy are perhaps more widely admired now than at any time since the Renaissance. Moreover, his exploration of the emotions of the marginalized sections of Athenian society - women, slaves, foreigners - has given his work strong contemporary resonances. This volume aims to bring together for students some classic essays illustrating the main strands of Euripidean criticism over the last forty years. Two of the essays are translated here for the first time, and many others have been revised by their authors. All Greek has been translated.

Additional text

One of the strongest features of this enjoyable and stimulating collection of essays is its editor's introduction ... It is informed with a deep sensitivity as well as a profound knowledge of and passion for the playwright.

Product details

• Authors: Judith Mossman, Judith (Senior Lecturer in Classics at Trinity College Mossman, Mossman Judith
• Publisher: Oxford Academic
• Languages: English
• Product format: Paperback / Softback
• Released: 20.03.2003
• EAN: 9780198721840
• ISBN: 978-0-19-872184-0
• Dimensions: 139 mm x 214 mm x 21 mm
• Weight: 536 g
• Series: Oxford Readings in Classical Studies; Oxford Readings in Classical S; Oxford Readings in Classical Studies; Oxford Readings in Classical S
• Subjects: Humanities, art, music > Humanities (general); Texte: Antike und Mittelalter, LITERARY CRITICISM / Drama, LITERARY CRITICISM / Ancient & Classical, DRAMA / Ancient & Classical, Literature - Classics / Criticism, Literary studies: classical, early & medieval, Literary studies: plays & playwrights, Ancient (Classical) Greek, Literary studies: ancient, classical and medieval, Literary studies: plays and playwrights