On Editing Aeschylus: A Criticism (1891)

By Walter George Headlam and Walter George 1866-1908 Headlam

Book Overview

On Editing Aeschylus: A Criticism is a book written by Walter George Headlam in 1891. The book is a critical analysis of the editing process of the Greek tragedian Aeschylus' works. Headlam examines the various editions of Aeschylus' plays and critiques the editing decisions made by scholars and editors. He argues that many of these decisions have led to inaccuracies and inconsistencies in the texts, and proposes his own methods for editing Aeschylus' works. The book is written in a scholarly style, with references to ancient Greek texts and historical context. It is a valuable resource for anyone interested in the study of ancient Greek literature and the editing process of classical texts.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1120748860
• ISBN13: 9781120748867
• Release Date: December 2009
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 172 Pages
• Weight: 0.52 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.4" x 6.0" x 9.0"