Essays on Euripidean Drama

Originally published in 1954, this book examines dramaturgical elements of three Euripidean plays: The Bacchae, Hippolytus and Suppliant Women.

Gilbert Norwood (Author)

9781107647794, Cambridge University Press

Paperback / softback, published 19 September 2013

208 pages
23.4 x 15.6 x 1.1 cm, 0.3 kg

Originally published in 1954, this book examines dramaturgical elements of three Euripidean plays: The Bacchae, Hippolytus and Suppliant Women. Norwood takes a character-driven approach to Euripides' dramas, while also examining practical problems such as the arrangement of the chorus. This book will be of value to Classicists and anyone with an interest in ancient Greek drama.

1. Towards understanding Euripides
2. The Bacchae and its riddle
3. God and man in Hippolytus
4. The Supplices
Index.

Subject Areas: Classical history / classical civilisation [HBLA1]