Sophocles: Philoctetes
Sophocles: Philoctetes by Sophocles is a New Ed edition published by Cambridge University Press on April 19, 2001. This 132-page work presents a new translation of the ancient play, designed to engage students with the text through detailed commentaries and practical questions that stimulate discussion and analysis. The edition aims to bring classical Greek drama to life, making it accessible for readers interested in both the historical context and the dramatic qualities of the play.
In this edition, readers will find a full synopsis of the play, commentary alongside the translation for easy reference, and a comprehensive introduction to Greek Theatre. Philoctetes is particularly suitable for students of Classical Civilisation and Drama, providing a rich resource for A-level and undergraduate students in the UK, as well as college students in North America. The focus on practical engagement with the text encourages exploration of staging and the play’s dramatic elements, making it a valuable addition to the study of ancient drama.
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Treating ancient plays as living drama. Classical Greek drama is brought vividly to life in this series of new translations. Students are encouraged to engage with the text through detailed commentaries, including suggestions for discussion and analysis. In addition, numerous practical questions stimulate ideas on staging and encourage students to explore the play’s dramatic qualities. Philoctetes is suitable for students of both Classical Civilisation and Drama. Useful features include full synopsis of the play, commentary alongside translation for easy reference and a comprehensive introduction to the Greek Theatre. Philoctetes is aimed primarily at A-level and undergraduate students in the UK, and college students in North America.
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