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Euripides: "Medea" (Duckworth Companions to Greek & Roman Tragedy)
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Product 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.
Product Details
- Amazon Sales Rank: #256605 in Books
- Published on: 2002-10-31
- Original language: English
- Number of items: 1
- Binding: Paperback
- 144 pages
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About the Author
William Allan is Assistant Professor of Classics at Harvard University. He is the author of The Andromache and Euripidean Tragedy (Oxford University Press, 2000) and Euripides: The Children of Heracles (Aris and Phillips, 2001).
