Euripides: Alcestis

Klappentext Alcestis is the only tragedy known to have been produced in the position usually allotted (at the Athenian tragic festivals) to the semi-comic satyr-play. Although it has a happy ending, opinions differ widely on the meaning of this beautifully constructed little masterpiece. Greek text with facing translation, introduction and commentary. Zusammenfassung The theme of Euripides' Alcestis blends the primitive folk-tale of the self-sacrificing bride, Alcestis, and of Heracles' heroic struggles with the ogre Death, with a morality tale of "virtue rewarded", in this case twice rewarded.

Product details

• Authors: D. Conacher, D. J. Conacher, Euripides
• Assisted by: D. Conacher (Editor)
• Publisher: Aris & Phillips
• Languages: English
• Product format: Paperback / Softback
• Released: 30.09.1988
• EAN: 9780856682353
• ISBN: 978-0-85668-235-3
• No. of pages: 208
• Series: Classical Texts; Aris & Phillips Classical Texts; Aris & Phillips Classical Texts; Aris and Phillips Classical Te
• Subjects: Fiction > Poetry, drama; Humanities, art, music > Linguistics and literary studies > English linguistics / literary studies; Altgriechisch, Altes Griechenland, Literaturwissenschaft: Dramen und Dramatiker, Drama, Theaterstücke, Drehbücher