Euripides: Hippolytus

by Ben Shaw

Overview

Treating ancient plays as living drama. 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. Hippolytus 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. Hippolytus is aimed primarily at A-level and undergraduate students in the UK, and college students in North America.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9780521678278
Publisher:	Cambridge University Press
Publication date:	05/10/2007
Series:	Cambridge Translations from Greek Drama
Edition description:	New Edition
Pages:	138
Product dimensions:	5.12(w) x 7.80(h) x 0.39(d)

Table of Contents

Preface; Background to the story of Hippolytus; Suggestions for further reading; Map; Genealogical table; List of characters; Commentary and Translation; Synopsis of the play; Pronunciation of names; Introduction to Greek Theatre; Time line; Index.