Sophocles: Ajax (Classic Commentaries)
Sophocles: Ajax (Classic Commentaries) by Sophocles is a new edition published by Bristol Classical Press on August 27, 2004. This 384-page work presents one of the seven plays by Sophocles, featuring the full text as edited by R.C. Jebb. The edition includes a foreword by P.E. Easterling, which discusses Jebb’s contributions to the study of Sophocles, along with an introduction by a noted scholar that examines Jebb’s analysis of the play and its significance in the context of later interpretations.
Readers will find a comprehensive exploration of Ajax, enriched by scholarly insights and a select bibliography that supports further study. This edition aims to provide an accessible version of the play, making it suitable for both students and enthusiasts of classical drama. The focus on Jebb’s treatment of the work highlights its relevance and contrasts with modern interpretations, offering a deeper understanding of this significant piece in the realm of dramatic literature.
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This is one of the seven plays of Sophocles in the full editions by R.C. Jebb, all of which will be reissued under the BCP imprint. They have occasionally been reprinted but never before in affordable paperback versions. In this set, each volume contains a foreword by P.E. Easterling, concerned with Jebb and his contribution to Sophoclean scholarship; there follows an introduction by a noted Sophoclean scholar dealing with Jebb’s treatment of the individual play and its value for – and contrast with – subsequent interpretations, for which a select bibliography is included.
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