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Euripides: Hippolytus

By Euripides
Series: Greek Texts
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Hippolytus by Euripides explores the tragic consequences of forbidden desire and the capriciousness of the gods, weaving a tale of love, honour, and devastating misunderstanding in ancient Greek theatre.
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Ideal for students and enthusiasts of classical literature and Greek theatre seeking an insightful, well-annotated edition to complement their studies or personal interest.

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This useful edition includes Ferguson's introduction to the history of Greek theatre along with full notes and vocabulary.

This useful edition includes Ferguson's introduction to the history of Greek theatre along with full notes and vocabulary.

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This useful edition includes Ferguson's introduction to the history of Greek theatre along with full notes and vocabulary.

Euripides: Hippolytus offers readers a comprehensive guide to understanding this significant work of classical literature. With the inclusion of Ferguson's insights into ancient Greek theatre, readers are provided with valuable context, enhancing their appreciation of the text.

The edition's detailed notes and vocabulary assistance make it an ideal choice for both students and enthusiasts eager to deepen their knowledge of Euripides' craft. This thorough exploration of Hippolytus ensures a richer reading experience, shedding light on the complexities of the play's themes and characterisations.

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Hardy Hansen in Classical World praises the edition as "superb," highlighting how Mastronarde updates readers with current scholarly discussions and provides comprehensive tools, including Ferguson's introduction, full notes, and vocabulary, to deepen understanding.

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Book Details

INFORMATION

ISBN: 9780862920746

Publisher: Bloomsbury Publishing PLC

Format: Paperback / softback

Date Published: 01 June 1991

Country: United Kingdom

Imprint: Bristol Classical Press

Edition: New edition

Contributors:

  • Edited by John Ferguson
  • Volume editor John Ferguson

Audience: General / adult, Tertiary education, Professional and scholarly

DIMENSIONS

Spine width: 11.0mm

Width: 148.0mm

Height: 226.0mm

Weight: 262g

Pages: 172

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Arts & Culture Biography & Memoir Euripides Non-Fiction Series: Greek Texts

About the Author

John Ferguson taught in universities in the USA and Nigeria, before
becoming President of Selly Oak Colleges, Birmingham. He was author of
a wide range of commentaries on ancient authors and books on classical
subjects.

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