Euripides: Medea

by William Allan

Euripides' "Medea" is one of the greatest and most influential Greek tragedies. This book outlines the development of the Medea myth before Euripides and explores his uniquely powerful version from various angles. There are chapters on the play's relationship to the gender politics of fifth-century Athens, Medea's status as a barbarian, and the complex moral and emotional impact of her revenge. Particular attention is paid to the tragic effect...

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 071563187X
• ISBN13: 9780715631874
• Release Date: October 2002
• Publisher: Bristol Classical Press
• Length: 160 Pages
• Weight: 0.45 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.5" x 6.4" x 8.5"