The art of Euripides : dramatic technique and social context / Donald J. Mastronarde.

Author/creator Mastronarde, Donald J.
Format Book
Publication InfoCambridge, UK ; New York : Cambridge University Press, 2010.
Descriptionxiii, 361 pages ; 24 cm
Subjects
Euripides. Works. French. (Collection des universités de France)
Greek drama (Tragedy)--History and criticism.

Contents Approaching Euripides -- Problems of genre -- Dramatic structures : variety and unity -- The chorus -- The gods -- Rhetoric and character -- Women -- Euripidean males and the limits of autonomy.
Summary This title explores key topics in the interpretation of the tragedies of Euripides. Taking account of the Greek poetic tradition and of the social and political structures of the poet's world, it investigates their relation to the Greek poetic tradition and to the social and political structures of their original setting.
Bibliography noteIncludes bibliographical references (p. 313-333) and indexes.
LCCN 2010278471
ISBN9780521768399 (hbk.)
ISBN052176839X (hbk.)

Availability

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Joyner General Stacks PA3978 .M365 2010 ✔ Available Place Hold