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Iphigeneia at Aulis
Euripides
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Description for Iphigeneia at Aulis
Paperback. Merwin and Dimock have provided a new translation for this celebrated tragedy, with a comprehensive introduction, notes on the text, and a glossary of mythical and geographical terms. Translator(s): Merwin, W. S.; Dimock, George E. Series: Greek Tragedy in New Translations. Num Pages: 128 pages, black & white illustrations. BIC Classification: DD. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 203 x 137 x 6. Weight in Grams: 106.
In this new translation of Euripides' celebrated Greek tragedy, W.S. Merwin and George E. Dimock, Jr. offer a compelling look at the devastating consequence of `man's inhumanity to man'. A stern critique of Greek culture, Iphigeneia at Aulis condemns the Trojan War by depicting the power of political ambition and the ensuing repercussions of thoughtlessly falling to the will of constituency. The translation impressively re-creates the broad array of moral and emotional tones conveyed by Euripides, with a comprehensive introduction, notes on the text, and a glossary of mythical and geographical terms.
In this new translation of Euripides' celebrated Greek tragedy, W.S. Merwin and George E. Dimock, Jr. offer a compelling look at the devastating consequence of `man's inhumanity to man'. A stern critique of Greek culture, Iphigeneia at Aulis condemns the Trojan War by depicting the power of political ambition and the ensuing repercussions of thoughtlessly falling to the will of constituency. The translation impressively re-creates the broad array of moral and emotional tones conveyed by Euripides, with a comprehensive introduction, notes on the text, and a glossary of mythical and geographical terms.
Product Details
Publisher
Oxford University Press Inc
Format
Paperback
Publication date
1992
Series
Greek Tragedy in New Translations
Condition
New
Weight
106g
Number of Pages
128
Place of Publication
New York, United States
ISBN
9780195077094
SKU
V9780195077094
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About Euripides
W.S. Merwin is the author and translator of many books of poetry. His Selected Poems was published in 1988. He was named 2010-2011 Poet Laureate. George E. Dimock, Jr., now retired, was Professor of Classical Languages and Literature at Smith College.
Reviews for Iphigeneia at Aulis
"Wonderful edition."
Professor Coni Maniels, University of Hawaii at Manoa "The translation is clear and conveys well the sense of Euripides' intent. The introduction gives an up-to-date evaluation of the play. The notes should be very helpful to the Greekless reader. The glossary at the end of this and the other volumes in the series are excellent as ... Read more
Professor Coni Maniels, University of Hawaii at Manoa "The translation is clear and conveys well the sense of Euripides' intent. The introduction gives an up-to-date evaluation of the play. The notes should be very helpful to the Greekless reader. The glossary at the end of this and the other volumes in the series are excellent as ... Read more