The Choephori of Aeschylus

Originally published in 1901, this book contains the ancient Greek text of Aeschylus' Choephori, the second play in his Oresteia trilogy.

T. G. Tucker (Edited and translated by)

9781107661165, Cambridge University Press

Paperback / softback, published 9 October 2014

430 pages
23.4 x 15.6 x 2.4 cm, 0.66 kg

Originally published in 1901, this book contains the ancient Greek text of Aeschylus' Choephori, the second play in his Oresteia trilogy. Tucker supplies an English translation on each facing page, as well as a translation of the ancient scholia and a detailed critical commentary. This book will be of value to anyone with an interest in history of Classical scholarship or ancient Greek drama.

Preface
Introduction: 1. Greek dramas of Orestes the Avenger
2. The text of the Choephori
Text and commentary
Recension of the scholia
Indices.

Subject Areas: Classical history / classical civilisation [HBLA1]