Items related to Sophron's Mimes: Text, Translation, and Commentary
Sophron of Syracuse, who lived in Sicily in the late fifth/early fourth century BC, represents our only surviving example of classical Greek mime. The mimes (short playlets) are also an important example of the classical literary tradition outside Athens. The Greek text is based on the standard modern edition, but with significant additions, and a translation is provided. There is a detailed commentary that deals with linguistic questions, as well as discussing Sophron's relationship with earlier traditions (for example, iambus) and later literature (such as his influence on the work of Theocritus). A substantial introduction discusses important issues such as performance and audience.
"synopsis" may belong to another edition of this title.
About the Author:
J. H. Hordern is Alexander von Humboldt Foundation Research Fellow at the Institüt für Klassische Philologie, Freie Universitat, Berlin
J. H. Hordern is Alexander von Humboldt Foundation Research Fellow at the Institüt für Klassische Philologie, Freie Universitat, Berlin
"About this title" may belong to another edition of this title.
- PublisherOxford University Press
- Publication date2004
- ISBN 10 0199266131
- ISBN 13 9780199266135
- BindingHardcover
- Edition number1
- Number of pages218
Buy New
Learn more about this copy
US$ 130.59
Shipping:
US$ 3.99
Within U.S.A.
Top Search Results from the AbeBooks Marketplace
Stock Image
Sophrons Mimes: Text, Translation, and Commentary
Published by
Oxford University Press
(2004)
ISBN 10: 0199266131
ISBN 13: 9780199266135
New
Hardcover
Quantity: 1
Seller:
Rating
Book Description Condition: New. Well packaged and promptly shipped from California. US veteran operated. Seller Inventory # 1LAGBP001NQR
Buy New
US$ 130.59
Convert currency
Stock Image
Sophron's Mimes Text, Translation, and Commentary
Published by
OUP Oxford
(2004)
ISBN 10: 0199266131
ISBN 13: 9780199266135
New
Hardcover
Quantity: > 20
Seller:
Rating
Book Description HRD. Condition: New. New Book. Shipped from UK. THIS BOOK IS PRINTED ON DEMAND. Established seller since 2000. Seller Inventory # L1-9780199266135
Buy New
US$ 210.93
Convert currency
Stock Image
Sophron's Mimes: Text, Translation, and Commentary
Published by
Oxford University Press
(2004)
ISBN 10: 0199266131
ISBN 13: 9780199266135
New
Hardcover
Quantity: > 20
Seller:
Rating
Book Description Condition: New. Seller Inventory # ABLIING23Feb2215580050668
Buy New
US$ 226.25
Convert currency
Stock Image
Sophron's Mimes Text, Translation, and Commentary
Published by
OUP Oxford
(2004)
ISBN 10: 0199266131
ISBN 13: 9780199266135
New
Hardcover
Quantity: > 20
Seller:
Rating
Book Description HRD. Condition: New. New Book. Delivered from our UK warehouse in 4 to 14 business days. THIS BOOK IS PRINTED ON DEMAND. Established seller since 2000. Seller Inventory # L1-9780199266135
Buy New
US$ 208.67
Convert currency
Seller Image
Sophron's Mimes (Hardcover)
Published by
Oxford University Press, Oxford
(2004)
ISBN 10: 0199266131
ISBN 13: 9780199266135
New
Hardcover
Quantity: 1
Seller:
Rating
Book Description Hardcover. Condition: new. Hardcover. J. H. Hordern provides a text (based on Kassel and Austin's Poetae Comici Graeci text but with significant additions), translation, and detailed commentary on the surviving fragments of Sophron's mimes. The commentary deals with both literary and linguistic questions, but focuses particularly on Sophron's relationship with earlier traditions (for example, iambus) and his influence on later literature (for example, the work of Theocritus). A substantialintroduction furnishes an overview of the biographical evidence, and discusses the vexed question of audience and performance, arguing that the mimes were essentially symposiac entertainment rather than stageperformances. There is detailed discussion of Sophron's dialect and lexicon, the textual tradition, and his impact on post-classical literature. Sophron of Syracuse, who lived in Sicily in the late fifth/early fourth century BC, represents our only surviving example of classical Greek mime. The Greek text is based on the standard modern edition, but with significant additions, and a translation is provided. This item is printed on demand. Shipping may be from multiple locations in the US or from the UK, depending on stock availability. Seller Inventory # 9780199266135
Buy New
US$ 268.81
Convert currency