The Chronology Of The Extant Plays Of Euripides (1905)

By Grace Harriet Macurdy

Book Overview

The Chronology Of The Extant Plays Of Euripides is a book written by Grace Harriet Macurdy and published in 1905. The book is a comprehensive analysis of the plays written by Euripides, a Greek playwright who lived in the 5th century BC. Macurdy's work is considered to be one of the most important contributions to the study of Euripides' plays. The book provides a detailed examination of the chronology of Euripides' plays, which were written over a period of approximately 30 years. Macurdy analyzes the style, themes, and characters of each play and places them in the context of the time in which they were written. She also considers the historical and political events that may have influenced Euripides' work. Macurdy's analysis is based on a thorough study of the surviving texts of Euripides' plays, as well as the works of other ancient writers who comment on his work. The book includes a detailed bibliography of sources used by Macurdy, which makes it a valuable resource for scholars and students of ancient Greek literature. Overall, The Chronology Of The Extant Plays Of Euripides is a seminal work in the field of ancient Greek literature. It provides a comprehensive analysis of Euripides' plays and their historical context, and it remains an important reference for anyone interested in the study of Greek tragedy.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: 1437172016
• ISBN13: 9781437172010
• Release Date: November 2008
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 132 Pages
• Weight: 0.41 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.3" x 6.0" x 9.0"