Medea and Other Plays
Medea and Other Plays by Euripides, published by Oxford University Press on November 13, 2008, is a reissue that presents a collection of some of the most significant works by one of ancient Greece’s most influential tragedians. This edition, comprising 272 pages, showcases Euripides’ unique approach to drama, characterized by his innovative narrative techniques and the complex portrayal of female characters. The plays included delve into themes of vengeance, passion, and moral ambiguity, with notable works such as “Medea,” “Hippolytus,” and “Electra,” each exploring the depths of human emotion and ethical dilemmas.
Readers will find a rich exploration of dramatic literature in this collection, which highlights Euripides’ ability to blend tragedy with moments of lighter tone, as seen in the satyr drama “Helen.” The new translation aims to capture the diverse range of emotions and narrative styles present in Euripides’ work. Additionally, a lucid introduction provides substantial analysis of each play, offering insights into the historical context and traditions that shaped Euripides’ storytelling. This edition is a valuable resource for those interested in drama, literary collections, and the critical examination of ancient and classical literature.
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`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 known child-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 Phaedra’s confession of her passion for her stepson herald disaster, while Electra’s 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 Euripides’s range of tone and gift for narrative. A lucid introduction provides substantial analysis of each play, complete with vital explanations of the traditions and background to Euripides’s world. ABOUT THE SERIES: For over 100 years Oxford World’s Classics has made available the widest range of literature from around the globe. Each affordable volume reflects Oxford’s 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.
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