Euripides : "Medea" Paperback / softback
by Colonel William Allan
Part of the Duckworth Companions to Greek & Roman Tragedy series
Paperback / softback
Description
Euripides' "Medea" is one of the greatest and most influential Greek tragedies.
This book outlines the development of the Medea myth before Euripides and explores his uniquely powerful version from various angles.
There are chapters on the play's relationship to the gender politics of fifth-century Athens, Medea's status as a barbarian, and the complex moral and emotional impact of her revenge.
Particular attention is paid to the tragic effect of Medea's great monologue and the significance of her role as a divine avenger.
The book ends by considering the varied and fascinating reception of Euripides' play from antiquity to the present day.
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- Format:Paperback / softback
- Pages:146 pages, black & white illustrations
- Publisher:Bloomsbury Publishing PLC
- Publication Date:31/10/2002
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- ISBN:9780715631874
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Item not Available
- Format:Paperback / softback
- Pages:146 pages, black & white illustrations
- Publisher:Bloomsbury Publishing PLC
- Publication Date:31/10/2002
- Category:
- ISBN:9780715631874
