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This volume provides a thorough philological and dramatic commentary on Euripides' Phoenissae, the first detailed commentary in English since 1911. Phoenissae is of special interest both as a specimen of late Euripidean dramaturgy, and as the subject of longstanding disputes... Read Full Overview

Here, Peter Burian and Brian Swann recreate Euripides' The Phoenician Women, a play about the fateful history of the House of Laios following the tragic fall of Oedipus, King of Thebes. Their lively translation of this controversial play reveals the cohesion and taut organization... Read Full Overview

The curse upon the House of Oedipus has brought ruin not only to his family, but to the people of Thebes, enduring across generations. Three generations of nobility have been caught in a web of violence and treachery, endlessly entangled by the will of Fate and the Gods. The... Read Full Overview

This rich and challenging play ranges over the supreme myth of Oidipous and his doomed family. With its brooding imagery, extravagant language, ebullient rhetoric and scenic display it is quintessential Euripides. With its broad, yet unified, thematic sweep it offers important... Read Full Overview

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Euripides' The Phoenician Virgins is one of the great surviving tragedies of ancient Greek drama, recounting the catastrophic struggle between the sons of Oedipus for the throne of Thebes. Drawing upon the legendary cycle of Theban myths, the play presents... Read Full Overview

The Phoenissae is a tragic play written by the ancient Greek playwright Euripides. The play is set in the city of Thebes and follows the story of two brothers, Eteocles and Polyneices, who are fighting for control of the city after their father's death. The play also features... Read Full Overview

The Phoenissae is a Greek tragedy written by Euripides, which tells the story of the conflict between the two sons of Oedipus, Eteocles and Polynices, over the throne of Thebes. The play begins with the arrival of Polynices in Thebes, seeking his rightful place as king. However,... Read Full Overview

"Die Ph?nizierinnen" from Euripides. Euripides, einer der gro?en klassischen griechischen Dramatiker (480v.Chr.-406v.Chr.).

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la t te d'une arm e puissante, Polynice arrive d'Argos pour reprendre le pouvoir sur la ville de Th bes, conform ment un accord de r gne tournant conclu avec son fr re. t ocle refuse de lui rendre le tr ne, et ce, malgr une ultime tentative de conciliation men e par Jocaste... Read Full Overview

This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it. This work was reproduced from the original artifact, and remains as true to the original work as possible. Therefore, you will see the original... Read Full Overview

Euripides is rightly lauded as one of the great dramatists of all time. In his lifetime, he wrote over 90 plays and although only 18 have survived they reveal the scope and reach of his genius. Euripides is identified with many theatrical innovations that have influenced drama... Read Full Overview

The Phoenician Virgins - Complete Greek Classics - The Phoenician Virgins From 'The Tragedies of Euripides' - Euripides - With Critical and Explanatory Notes - Complete New Edition. Literally Translated By Theodore Alois Buckley Greek Classics with Critical and Explanatory Notes... Read Full Overview