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Children of Heracles. Hippolytus. Andromache. Hecuba

By Euripides
Series: Loeb Classical Library
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This volume presents four of Euripides' powerful plays: Children of Heracles celebrates Athens’ protection of Heracles’ offspring following their father's death; Hippolytus explores the tragic consequences of a young man’s refusal to worship Aphrodite; Hecuba and Andromache depict the poignant fates of noble Trojan women after their city's fall. Each play combines intense pathos with intellectual depth, reflecting Euripides' mastery in portraying terror and tragedy.
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Ideal for students and enthusiasts of classical literature, especially those interested in Greek drama and the works of Euripides. Scholars will appreciate the scholarly notes and faithful translation, while general readers will find the accessible prose inviting.

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Euripides (c. 485 406 BCE) has been prized in every age for his emotional and intellectual drama. Eighteen of his ninety or so plays survive complete, including Medea, Hippolytus, and Bacchae, one of the great masterpieces of the tragic genre. Fragments of his lost plays also survive.

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One of Athens' greatest poets, Euripides has been prized in every age for the pathos, terror, surprising plot twists, and intellectual probing of his dramatic creations. Here are four of his plays in a new Loeb Classical Library edition.

Hippolytus triumphed in the Athenian dramatic competition of 428 BCE; in modern times it has been judged to be one of Euripides' masterpieces. It tells of the punishment that the goddess Aphrodite inflicts on a young man who refuses to worship her.

Hecuba and Andromache recreate the tragic stories of two noble Trojan women after their city's fall.

Children of Heracles, probably first produced in 430, soon after the Spartan invasion of Attica, celebrates an incident long a source of Athenian pride: the city's protection of the sons and daughters of the dead Heracles.

In this second volume of the new Loeb Euripides, David Kovacs gives us a freshly edited Greek text facing an accurate and graceful prose translation. Explanatory notes clarify allusions and nuances, and a brief introduction to each play is provided.

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David Kovacs’ translation in the Loeb Classical Library is praised for its accuracy and readability, making these classic Greek texts accessible without sacrificing precision. Critics note the clear, fluent prose and well-edited Greek text. The brief introductions to each play focus sharply on critical issues, enhancing understanding. This edition is both stimulating and user-friendly, representing a significant improvement over previous volumes.

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INFORMATION

ISBN: 9780674995338

Publisher: Harvard University Press

Format: Hardback

Date Published: 15 February 1995

Country: United States

Imprint: Harvard University Press

Contributors:

  • Edited and translated by David Kovacs
  • Edited and translated by David Kovacs
  • Edited and translated by David Kovacs

Audience: Tertiary education, Professional and scholarly

DIMENSIONS

Spine width: 25.0mm

Width: 108.0mm

Height: 162.0mm

Weight: 386g

Pages: 528

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Arts & Culture Biography & Memoir Euripides Non-Fiction Series: Loeb Classical Library

About the Author

David Kovacs is Hugh H. Obear Professor of Classics at the University of Virginia.

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