Four Famous Greek Plays (Hardcover) (ISBN-13: 9781163217498)

""Four Famous Greek Plays"" is a book written by Professor Paul Landis that features four classic plays from ancient Greek literature. The plays included in the book are ""Oedipus Rex"" by Sophocles, ""Antigone"" by Sophocles, ""Medea"" by Euripides, and ""The Frogs"" by Aristophanes. Each play is presented in its entirety with an introduction and notes by the author to provide context and historical background. The book is intended for students and enthusiasts of Greek literature, as well as anyone interested in exploring the themes and characters of these timeless classics. With its accessible language and comprehensive analysis, ""Four Famous Greek Plays"" offers a unique opportunity to delve into the rich cultural heritage of ancient Greece and experience the power and beauty of these enduring works of art.1929. Contents: Agamemnon by Aeschylus, translated by Lewis Campbell; Oedipus the King by Sophocles, translated by F. Storr; Medea by Euripides, translated by A.S. Way; and The Frogs by Aristophanes, translated by John Hookham Frere.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.

Author: Paul Landis
ISBN-10: 1163217492
ISBN-13: 9781163217498
Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
Language: English
Published: 09/10/2010
Pages: 304
Format: Hardcover
Weight: 1.36lbs
Size: 9.00h x 6.00w x 0.81d