Euripides: Medea

Treating ancient plays as living drama.

Euripides (Author), John Harrison (Edited by)

9780521644792, Cambridge University Press

Paperback, published 20 April 2000

122 pages
19.8 x 13.1 x 1 cm, 0.16 kg

Treating ancient plays as living drama. Classical Greek drama is brought vividly to life in this series of new translations. Students are encouraged to engage with the text through detailed commentaries,including suggestions for discussion and analysis. In addition, numerous practical questions stimulate ideas on staging and encourage students to explore the play's dramatic qualities. Medea is suitable for students of both Classical Civilisation and Drama. Useful features include full synopsis of the play, commentary alongside translation for easy reference and a comprehensive introduction to the Greek Theatre. Medea is aimed primarily at A-level and undergraduate students in the UK, and college students in North America.

Introduction
Medea: Translation and commentary
Guide to Pronunciation of Names
Synopsis of the Play
Index.

Subject Areas: Playscripts [Children's / Teenage YNDS]