Donald J. Mastronarde

Medea

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ISBN 13:
9780521643863
author:
Donald J. Mastronarde
format:
Paperback
publisher:
Cambridge University Press
language:
English
Publication Year:
2002
Pages:
440
Dimensions:
124mm X 187mm
Genre:
Literary Criticism, General
Condition:
New
Availability:
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£34.68

Description

Euripides' Medea is a powerful and thought-provoking tragedy that explores the complexities of human motivation and the consequences of revenge. This edition provides a comprehensive introduction to the play, analyzing its key themes and features. The text has been revised for this edition, accompanied by an abbreviated critical apparatus, which offers morphological and syntactic help for students as well as more advanced observations on vocabulary, rhetoric, dramatic techniques, and interpretation. The commentary also examines the play's most famous debates, such as Medea's relationship with Jason, and provides insights into its stage action and character development. With its unique blend of language analysis and critical commentary, this edition makes Euripides' Medea an ideal choice for students of Greek drama and literature.

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