The Alcestis Of Euripides; Translated Into English Prose With Introduction And Notes
Condition: SECONDHAND
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Author: D. W. Lucas
Binding: Hardback
Published: Cohen & West Ltd, 1951
Condition:
Book: Good
Jacket: Chipped and worn with some minor damage
Pages: Yellowed, price clipped
Markings: No markings
This academic text presents D. W. Lucas's meticulous English prose translation of Euripides's "Alcestis," a foundational work of ancient Greek tragedy. The volume includes a comprehensive introduction that contextualizes the play within classical literature and Greek mythology, alongside detailed notes that illuminate linguistic nuances and historical references. It chronicles the poignant story of Alcestis, who volunteers to die in place of her husband, King Admetus, and the subsequent intervention of Heracles. This scholarly edition is an essential resource for students and classicists, offering profound insights into themes of sacrifice, mortality, and divine intervention in the ancient world.
Author: D. W. Lucas
Binding: Hardback
Published: Cohen & West Ltd, 1951
Condition:
Book: Good
Jacket: Chipped and worn with some minor damage
Pages: Yellowed, price clipped
Markings: No markings
This academic text presents D. W. Lucas's meticulous English prose translation of Euripides's "Alcestis," a foundational work of ancient Greek tragedy. The volume includes a comprehensive introduction that contextualizes the play within classical literature and Greek mythology, alongside detailed notes that illuminate linguistic nuances and historical references. It chronicles the poignant story of Alcestis, who volunteers to die in place of her husband, King Admetus, and the subsequent intervention of Heracles. This scholarly edition is an essential resource for students and classicists, offering profound insights into themes of sacrifice, mortality, and divine intervention in the ancient world.