The Bacchae: In a New Translation (Plays for Performance) - Hardcover

Nicholas Rudall; Euripides

Hardcover

ISBN 10: 1566630681 ISBN 13: 9781566630689

Publisher: Ivan R. Dee, 1996

Synopsis

Euripides' powerful investigation of religious ecstasy and the resistance to it is an argument for moderation, rejecting the lures of pure reason as well as pure sensuality. Plays for Performance Series.

About this title

Book Description:

Classical Greek drama is brought vividly to life in this series of new translations. Students are encouraged to engage with the text through detailed commentaries, including suggestions for discussion and analysis. In addition, numerous practical questions stimulate ideas on staging and encourage students to explore the play's dramatic qualities. Bacchae is suitable for students of both Classical Civilisation and Drama. Useful features include full synopsis of the play, commentary alongside translation for easy reference and a comprehensive introduction to the Greek Theatre. Bacchae is aimed primarily at A-level and undergraduate students in the UK, and college students in North America.

About the Author:

Euripides (c. 480-406 BCE) was the last of the three great tragedians of classical Athens. E. R. Dodds is at University of Oxford.

About this edition

• Publisher: Ivan R. Dee
• Publication date: 1996
• ISBN 10: 1566630681
• ISBN 13: 9781566630689
• Binding: Hardcover
• Number of pages: 64