A Selection of Greek Tragedies, Vol. 1: With Notes, for the Use of Colleges, and for Private Reading, Containing the Alcestic of Euripides, and the Antigone of Sophocles (Classic Reprint)

A concise scholarly edition of Greek tragedy with notes for study and private reading.

This volume selects Euripides’ Alcestis and Sophocles’ Antigone, each with notes to aid students and general readers. It presents the plays alongside a rich apparatus that explains language, variants, and cultural context, making them accessible to modern readers.

The edition emphasizes clear, student-friendly commentary. It discusses themes, character, structure, and key passages, while guiding readers through the texts and the history of their interpretation. It also includes introductory material and notes on metre, helping readers appreciate how the verse shapes drama.
What you’ll experience

• Accessible introductions to Alcestis and Antigone, with focus on ideas and dramatic impact
• Explanations of difficult phrases, syntax, and textual variants
• Guidance on metres and performance context to enhance reading
• Notes that connect the plays to broader classical literary traditions

Ideal for students studying Greek tragedy, classics courses, or anyone seeking a thoughtful, well-annotated doorway to these two enduring plays.