Four Tragedies: Ajax, Women of Trachis, Electra, Philoctetes by Sophocles (Engli

Description: Four Tragedies by Sophocles, Peter Meineck, Paul Woodruff Meineck and Woodruffs new annotated translations of Sophocles Ajax, Women of Trachis, Electra, and Philoctetes combine the same standards of accuracy, concision, clarity, and powerful speech that have so often made their Theban Plays a source of epiphany in the classroom and of understanding in the theatre. Woodruffs Introduction offers a brisk and stimulating discussion of central themes in Sophoclean drama, the life of the playwright, staging issues, and each of the four featured plays. FORMAT Paperback LANGUAGE English CONDITION Brand New Publisher Description Meineck and Woodruffs new annotated translations of Sophocles Ajax, Women of Trachis, Electra, and Philoctetes combine the same standards of accuracy, concision, clarity, and powerful speech that have so often made their Theban Plays a source of epiphany in the classroom and of understanding in the theatre. Woodruffs Introduction offers a brisk and stimulating discussion of central themes in Sophoclean drama, the life of the playwright, staging issues, and each of the four featured plays. Author Biography Peter Meineckis Associate Professor of Classics at New York University, where he holds the endowed chair in Classics in the Modern World. He is the founder of Aquila Theatre.Paul Woodruff is Professor of Philosophy and Classics, University of Texas at Austin. Table of Contents Introduction; Notes on the Translations; Map: Sophoclean geography; House of Pelops Family Tree; Ajax; Women of Trachis; Electra; Philoctetes; Endnotes. Review In these new translations Meineck and Woodruff have struck a near-ideal balance between accuracy and readability, formality and colloquialism. Their versions are simply a pleasure to read, conveying with remarkable vividness the powerful characterizations and poetic variety of the originals. The addition of succinct but illuminating notes makes this an exemplary volume for anyone interested in Sophocles dramatic art. --Andrew Szegedy-Maszak, Department of Classics, Wesleyan University[T]his sequel to the same pairs well-received translation of the Theban plays hits an appropriate mean . . . a text that I could happily adopt for teaching. --Malcolm Heath in Greece and Rome Long Description Meineck and Woodruffs new annotated translations of Sophocles Ajax , Women of Trachis , Electra , and Philoctetes combine the same standards of accuracy, concision, clarity, and powerful speech that have so often made their Theban Plays a source of epiphany in the classroom and of understanding in the theatre. Woodruffs Introduction offers a brisk and stimulating discussion of central themes in Sophoclean drama, the life of the playwright, staging issues, and each of the four featured plays. Review Quote [T]his sequel to the same pairs well-received translation of the Theban plays hits an appropriate mean . . . a text that I could happily adopt for teaching. --Malcolm Heath in Greece and Rome Details ISBN0872207633 Author Paul Woodruff Publisher Hackett Publishing Co, Inc Year 2007 ISBN-10 0872207633 ISBN-13 9780872207639 Format Paperback Imprint Hackett Publishing Co, Inc Subtitle Ajax, Women of Trachis, Electra, Philoctetes Place of Publication Cambridge, MA Country of Publication United States DEWEY 882.01 Translator Paul Woodruff Media Book Pages 312 Publication Date 2007-09-15 Short Title Four Tragedies Series Hackett Classics Language English DOI 10.1604/9780872207639 NZ Release Date 2007-09-15 US Release Date 2007-09-15 UK Release Date 2007-09-15 Audience General AU Release Date 2007-09-14 Illustrations Illustrations, unspecified We've got this At The Nile, if you're looking for it, we've got it. With fast shipping, low prices, friendly service and well over a million items - you're bound to find what you want, at a price you'll love! TheNile_Item_ID:4575943;

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