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First published in 1954 in OUP's series of commentaries on Euripides' plays, this book remains the only comprehensive edition in English. It provides an introduction and commentary (including metrical analysis) to this intriguing 'pro-satyr' play, based on a Thessalian legend.
Classic Commentaries on Latin and Greek Texts: this series reissues in paperback key editions of Latin and Greek authors otherwise unavailable to scholars and students. Also available:
Euripides, Cyclops, R. Seaford
Euripides, Helen, A.M. Dale
Euripides, Ion, A.S. Owen
Euripides, Iphigenia in Tauris, M. Platnauer
Euripides, Troades, K.H. Lee
Table of Contents
Preface
Introduction
I. The Tetralogy
II. The Legend
i. The Alcestis of Phrynichus
ii. Euripides' Modification of the Legend
III. The Alcestis as a Pro-satyric Play
IV. The Characters and the Action
V. The Text
i. The Manuscripts
ii. The Scholia
iii. The Testimonia
VI. Testimonia
VII. The Hypotheses
Text
Commentary
Introduction
I. The Tetralogy
II. The Legend
i. The Alcestis of Phrynichus
ii. Euripides' Modification of the Legend
III. The Alcestis as a Pro-satyric Play
IV. The Characters and the Action
V. The Text
i. The Manuscripts
ii. The Scholia
iii. The Testimonia
VI. Testimonia
VII. The Hypotheses
Text
Commentary
Product details
| Published | Sep 23 1999 |
|---|---|
| Format | Paperback |
| Edition | 1st |
| Extent | 224 |
| ISBN | 9781853995972 |
| Imprint | Bristol Classical Press |
| Dimensions | 198 x 129 mm |
| Series | Classic Commentaries |
| Publisher | Bloomsbury Publishing |
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