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Euripides and the Instruction of the Athenians

Justina Gregory

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Description:Political by its very nature, Greek tragedy reflects on how life should be lived in the polis, and especially the polis that was democratic Athens. Instructional as well, drama frequently concerns itself with the audience's moral education. Euripides and the Instruction of the Athenians draws on these political and didactic functions of tragedy for a close analysis of five plays: Alcestis, Hippolytus, Hecuba, Heracles, and Trojan Women. Clearly written and persuasively argued, this volume addresses itself to all who are interested in Greek tragedy. Nonspecialists and scholars alike will deepen their understanding of this complex writer and the tumultuous period in which he lived. . . . a lucid presentation of the positive side of Euripidean tragedy, and a thoughtful reminder of the political implications of Greek tragedy. --American Journal of Philology . . . the principal defect of [this] otherwise excellent study is that it is too short. --Erich Segal, Classical Review . . . a most stimulating book throughout . . . . --Greece and Rome Justina Gregory is Professor of Classics, Smith College, where she is head of the department. She has been the recipient of Fulbright and Woodrow Wilson fellowships.We have made it easy for you to find a PDF Ebooks without any digging. And by having access to our ebooks online or by storing it on your computer, you have convenient answers with Euripides and the Instruction of the Athenians. To get started finding Euripides and the Instruction of the Athenians, you are right to find our website which has a comprehensive collection of manuals listed.
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Pages: 219

Format: PDF, EPUB & Kindle Edition

Publisher: University of Michigan Press

Release: 2014

ISBN: 1283011638

Description: Political by its very nature, Greek tragedy reflects on how life should be lived in the polis, and especially the polis that was democratic Athens. Instructional as well, drama frequently concerns itself with the audience's moral education. Euripides and the Instruction of the Athenians draws on these political and didactic functions of tragedy for a close analysis of five plays: Alcestis, Hippolytus, Hecuba, Heracles, and Trojan Women. Clearly written and persuasively argued, this volume addresses itself to all who are interested in Greek tragedy. Nonspecialists and scholars alike will deepen their understanding of this complex writer and the tumultuous period in which he lived. . . . a lucid presentation of the positive side of Euripidean tragedy, and a thoughtful reminder of the political implications of Greek tragedy. --American Journal of Philology . . . the principal defect of [this] otherwise excellent study is that it is too short. --Erich Segal, Classical Review . . . a most stimulating book throughout . . . . --Greece and Rome Justina Gregory is Professor of Classics, Smith College, where she is head of the department. She has been the recipient of Fulbright and Woodrow Wilson fellowships.We have made it easy for you to find a PDF Ebooks without any digging. And by having access to our ebooks online or by storing it on your computer, you have convenient answers with Euripides and the Instruction of the Athenians. To get started finding Euripides and the Instruction of the Athenians, you are right to find our website which has a comprehensive collection of manuals listed.
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