Research Catalog

Title

Medea / Euripides ; translated by Michael Collier and Georgia Machemer.

Author

Euripides

Publication

Oxford ; New York : Oxford University Press, 2006.

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Details

Additional Authors

• Collier, Michael, 1953-
• Machemer, Georgia

Description

xi, 116 p.; 21 cm.

Summary

"Euripides was one of the most popular and controversial of all the Greek tragedians, and his plays are marked by an independence of thought, ingenious dramatic devices, and a subtle variety of register and mood." "Medea is a story of betrayal and vengeance, and one which gives an excellent example of the prominence and complexity that Euripides gave to his female characters. Medea, wife of Jason, is incensed that her husband would leave her to make a political marriage after the many sacrifices she has made for him. In her wrath, she murders both his new bride and their own children, thus taking her revenge. This new translation does full justice to the lyricism of Euripides' original work, while a new introduction provides a guide to the play, complete with interesting details about the traditions and social issues that influenced Euripides' world."--Jacket.

Series Statement

The Greek tragedy in new translations

Uniform Title

• Medea. English
• Greek tragedy in new translations

Alternative Title

Medea.

Subjects

• Théâtre
• Drama
• Medea, consort of Aegeus, King of Athens (Mythological character) > Drama

Genre/Form

• Drama
• Théâtre.

Bibliography (note)

• Includes bibliographical references.

Processing Action (note)

• committed to retain

Contents

Machine derived contents note: CONTENTS viii -- Introduction -- On the Translation -- Introduction -- Medea -- Notes on the Text -- Glossary -- Selected Bibliography.

ISBN

• 9780195145663 (pbk. : alk. paper)
• 0195145666 (pbk. : alk. paper)

LCCN

^^2005026742

OCLC

• 61687702
• SCSB-11818275

Owning Institutions

Harvard Library