Sophocles: Ajax

Treating ancient plays as living drama.

Sophocles (Author), Shomit Dutta (Edited by)

9780521655644, Cambridge University Press

Paperback, published 19 April 2001

122 pages
19.9 x 13 x 0.7 cm, 0.153 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. Ajax 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. Ajax is aimed primarily at A-level and undergraduate students in the UK, and college students in North America.

Preface
Background to the Story
Ajax: Translation and commentary
Guide to Pronunciation of Names
Synopsis of the Play
Introduction to the Greek Theatre
Index.

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