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The Trojan Women

By Euripides
Series: Focus Classical Library
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The Trojan Women is a classic Greek tragedy by Euripides that explores the devastating consequences of war. It focuses on the fate of the defeated Trojans—particularly the women—as their city lies in ruins following its fall to the Greeks.
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Ideal for students and readers interested in classical literature, Greek culture, and the tragic impacts of war, as well as those seeking authoritative academic translations.

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The Trojan Women

English translation of Euripides' tragedy about the consequences of war and the fate of those defeated in war. Introductory essay; appendix on Euripides' "Trojan Tetrology"; a translation of Gorgias' "In Praise of Helen"; suggestions for further reading.

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This is an English translation of Euripides' tragedy The Trojan Women about the consequences of war; the victors and the fate of those defeated in war.

Focus Classical Library provides close translations with notes and essays to provide access to understanding Greek culture.

Series: Focus Classical Library

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Scholarship expert G. M. Kovacs delivers a masterful translation and editorial work, surpassing expectations. Recognised as a leading authority on Euripidean manuscripts, Kovacs combines detailed introductions and notes to deepen understanding of the text.

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Book Details

INFORMATION

ISBN: 9781585101115

Publisher: Focus Publishing/R Pullins & Co

Format: Paperback / softback

Date Published: 01 May 2005

Country: United States

Imprint: Focus Publishing/R Pullins & Co

Edition: New edition

Illustration: 7 halftones

Contributors:

  • Edited and translated by Diskin Clay

Audience: General / adult, Tertiary education

DIMENSIONS

Spine width: 7.0mm

Width: 140.0mm

Height: 216.0mm

Weight: 173g

Pages: 128

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Education & Reference Euripides Non-Fiction Series: Focus Classical Library

About the Author

Diskin Clay is R.J.R. Nabisco Professor of Classical Studies at Duke University. His previous books include "Paradosis and Survival: Three Chapters in the History of Epicurean Philosophy" (Michigan, 1990) and "Four Island Utopias: Plato's Atlantis, Euhemeros of Messene's Panchaia, Iamboulos' Island of the Sun, & Francis Bacon's New Atlantis," with Andrea Lee Purvis for Focus Publishing.

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