Euripides hecuba paperback book

Paperback book medea by euripides house library ebay. Open library is an open, editable library catalog, building towards a web page for every book ever published. Euripides 480406 bc innovatively brought to greek tragedy the inner lives of his characters. In this new edition of hecuba, a poet and a classical scholar have collaborated to produce a striking version of a play central to euripides.

Hecuba is a main character in two plays by euripides. Buy the paperback book the trojan women and other plays by euripides at indigo. The trojan women and other plays paperback book, ebook. It takes place after the trojan war, but before the greeks have departed troy roughly the same time as the trojan women, another play by euripides. Hecuba is frank mcguinnesss thrillingly visceral new version of the classical tragedy by euripides, and a savage indictment of the devastation of war, both then and now. These three ancient tragediestrojan women, helen, and hecuba dramatize the tragic fates of women in the wake of war. Story time just got better with prime book box, a subscription that delivers editorially. Hecuba is both a study of resilience and weakness, and a typically euripidean comment on the uncertain, even. A worldrenowned translator, he has translated numerous works, including the orestes, bacchae, cyclops, heracles, and hecuba of euripides. We aim to provide a range of 2005 english paperback book that is simplistically stylish. Hecuba, andromache, the trojan women, ion the complete greek tragedies vol 5 second edition. Furthermore, all new books in the bibliotheca teubneriana series are published as ebooks. Euripides hecuba classical literature cambridge university press.

Medea drama classics by euripides, kenneth mcleish and a great selection of related books, art and collectibles available now at. Classical greek drama is brought vividly to life in this series of new translations. Discover book depositorys huge selection of euripides books online. This great classic will surely attract a whole new generation of readers. Free shipping and pickup in store on eligible orders. Editions of hecuba by euripides goodreads share book. Please do not leave negative or neutral feedback for cancelled orders. Mar 22, 2019 hecuba was the most widely read play of euripides from antiquity to the renaissance, appealing to readers and spectators for its controversial treatment of moral themes.

Open library is an initiative of the internet archive, a 501c3 nonprofit, building a digital library of internet sites and other cultural artifacts in digital form. July 28, 2000, an american philological association book. Hecuba edition 1 by euripides 2900195068749 paperback. The drama focuses on the status of women, those who are out of power and at the margins of society, by enacting the sufferings of hecuba. Medea adansonia greek plays by euripides, paperback.

The alcestis of euripides, translated into english rhyming verse, trans. May not include supplemental items like discs, access codes, dust jacket, etc. The trojan women and other plays, book by euripides. Hecuba by euripides translated by jay kardan and lauragray. A savage indictment of the devastation of war, hecuba is brought to life in this thrillingly visceral new version.

Polymestor thou wilt become a dog with bloodshot eyes. Hecuba cambridge greek and latin classics by luigi battezzato isbn. Hecuba, in slavery after troys fall, fails to dissuade odysseus, whose life she. The introduction covers the development of tragedy, the ancient greek theatre, play production, the differences between ancient and modern tragedy, euripides life, works and reputation, and finally the hecuba itself. This edition of the classical greek tragedy, which sees the unjustifiable sacrifice of hecuba s daughter, polyxena, and the consequent destruction of hecuba herself, has been translated with special emphasis placed on the rhetoric and the works tonal textures. Over the years these authoritative, critically acclaimed editions have been the preferred choice of over three. In these plays he delivers powerful portrayals of the suffering of both greek and trojan women as they become pawns and prizes of warring men. For many, hecuba is required reading for various courses and curriculums. Reckford and a great selection of related books, art and collectibles available now at. Euripides hecuba is one of the few tragedies that evoke a sense of utter desolation and destruction in the audience. The first modern, fulllength commentary of hecuba suitable for classroom use, this edition also contains material directed to more advanced students and to scholars. Over the years these authoritative, critically acclaimed editions have been the. The trojan women describes the aftermath of the fall of troy, including hecuba s enslavement by odysseus. With the city of troy fallen, hecuba and polyxena, her daughter, are enslaved to agamemnon.

Euripides s the trojan women begins with the aftermath of the devastating decadelong trojan war between the trojans, led by priam, and the greeks, led by agamemnon. It includes an introduction, appendix on lyric meters, bibliography, and index. And for others who simply enjoy reading timeless pieces of classic literature, this gem by euripides is highly recommended. The trojan women and other plays by euripides free biblio data, cover, editions and search download links for e book. Published by classic books america and beautifully produced, hecuba would make an ideal gift and it should be a part of everyones personal library. Based on the conviction that only translators who write poetry themselves can best recreate the. Book one of the clan graham series paperback or softback. Euripides by euripides 1992, hardcover, anniversary for.

Hecuba andromachethe trojan womenion paperback jan 15 1992. Euripides chooses hecuba as a protagonist for this play, the former queen of troy. Details about paperback book medea by euripides house library. This edition of hecuba includes a table of contents. There may be underlining, highlighting, and or writing. This book investigates the plays changing critical and theatrical reception from antiquity to the present, its mythical and political background, its dramatic and thematic unity, and the role of its choruses. Troy has fallen to the greeks, and hecuba, its beloved queen, is widowed and enslaved. The andromache of euripides paperback or softback ebay.

These new translations replace the originals included in the paperback volumes sophocles iwhich. The play is centered on the miserable and wretched life of hecuba, king priam of troys wife, after the sacking of troy, and having her taken to be a slave to the greeks odysseus in euripides tragedy the trojan women. My father, worried troy might fall to greek offensives, sent me here, to thrace, my mothers fathers home. Hecuba greek tragedy in new translations by euripides, janet lembke, kenneth j. Browse the amazon editors picks for the best books of 2019, featuring our favorite. Useful features include full synopsis of the play, commentary alongside translation for easy reference and a comprehensive introduction to the greek theatre. Everyday low prices and free delivery on eligible orders. Epstein, daniel mark and a great selection of similar new, used and collectible books available now at great prices. Hecuba was the most widely read play of euripides from antiquity to the renaissance, appealing to readers and spectators for its controversial treatment of moral themes. See all books authored by euripides, including medea, and the bacchae, and more on. Students are encouraged to engage with the text through detailed commentaries, including suggestions for discussion and analysis. Polydorus, the youngest son of priam and hecuba, is sent to king polymestor for safekeeping, but when. Frogs and other plays penguin classics by aristophanes paperback. In both dramas hecuba is a woman driven by a brutal and remorseless desire for vengeance.

Buy hecuba by euripides from australias online independent bookstore, boomerang books. The central figure is hecuba, wife of king priam, formerly queen of the nowfallen city. Hecuba, orestes, phoenissae the phoenician virgins, medea, hippolytus, alcestis, bacchae, heraclidae, iphigenia in aulis, and iphigenia in tauris. You yourself just admitted the mercy you got from me and now you do me such evil in return. Dramatis personae the ghost of polydorus, son of hecuba and priam, king of troy hecuba, wife of priam. Before agamemnons tent in the greek camp upon the shore of the thracian chersonese.

The story takes place just after the trojan war, as the greeks are heading home, and depicts the grief of hecuba, queen of the fallen city of troy, over the sacrifice of her daughter polyxena, and the revenge she takes over the added loss of her son polydorus. The older volumes of the series are being successively digitized and made available as ebooks. Hecuba also takes place just after the fall of troy. Justina gregory is professor of classical languages and literatures at smith college. It is the only contemporary series of all the surviving work of aeschylus, sophocles, euripides, aristophanes, and menander. The introduction is not excessively long at 28 pages. Terms item availability while we try to maintain accurate quantity in our listing, items listed on ebay may be sold elsewhere before the ebay listing ends. Euripides has 769 books on goodreads with 248611 ratings. It takes place after the trojan war, but before the greeks have departed troy roughly the same time as the trojan women. Hecuba has emerged as a profound exploration of the difficulties of establishing justice and a stable morality in postwar situations.

Buy the trojan women and other plays oxford worlds classics reissue by. We simply want to make your 2005 english paperback book shopping experience more attractive. Download for offline reading, highlight, bookmark or take notes while you read euripides ii. This edition of euripides hecuba was first published in 1946 and is suitable for late school and early university students. Hecuba premiered at the donmar warehouse, london in september 2004. Hecuba companions to greek and roman tragedy 9781472569066. Polymestor of thy own accord wilt thou climb the ships mast. If you bought an out of stock item, we will cancel your order and issue a refund. Liverpool university press is the uks third oldest university press, with a distinguished history of publishing exceptional research since 1899 hecuba, in slavery after troys fall, fails to dissuade odysseus, whose life she once saved, from sacrificing her daughter to honour his dead friend, achilles.

Hecuba by euripides, 9780195068740, available at book depository with free delivery worldwide. Euripides kenneth j reckford janet lembke abebooks. Hecuba when you were my slave, remember how you said odysseus hecuba, i said whatever it took to stay alive. The translators have focused their attention on tonal texture, ranging from griefstricken monodies and duets to lyrical choral verse, as well as on the problems created by political and. Euripides is thought to have written close to 100 plays and almost 20 of them have survived. The trojan women and other plays oxford worlds classics. Andromache, hecuba, the suppliant women, electra the complete greek tragedies free expedited delivery and up to 30% off rrp on select textbooks shipped and sold by amazon au. Hecuba the trojan women andromache in the three great war plays contained in this volume euripides subjects the sufferings of troys survivors to a harrowing examination. Online books about this author are available, as is a wikipedia article euripides. Euripides was one of the greatest greek tragedians and is considered one of the most important figures in ancient literature. Hecuba was a queen in greek mythology, the wife of king priam of troy during the trojan war. Alcestis, the medea, the heracleidae, hippolytus the complete greek tragedies vol 3 by euripides and a great selection of related books, art and collectibles available now at. Euripides searching, poetic voice probes the waste and suffering of war in these plays which are set wake of the trojan defeat to reflect the playwrights changing.

Free kindle book and epub digitized and proofread by project gutenberg. Hecuba translated by kardan and street in didaskalia 8 2011 32 2 polydorus i come from bleakest darkness, where corpses lurk and hades lives apart from other gods. Andromache, hecuba, the suppliant women, electra the complete greek tragedies free expedited delivery and up to 30% off rrp on select textbooks shipped and sold by. Hekabe is a tragedy by the ancient greek playwright euripides, written around 424 bce. Hecuba written by legendary athenian playwright euripides is widely considered to be one of the top greek tragedies of all time. Polymestor nay, but close oer thee when thou fallest from the masthead. Hecuba was the most widely read play of euripides from antiquity to the renaissance. We use cookies to give you the best possible experience. Shortly after his death his reputation rose and has never diminished. In this new edition of hecuba, a poet and a classical scholar have collaborated to produce a striking version of a play central to euripides dramatic vision. Hecuba by john harrison, 9780521678254, available at book depository with free delivery worldwide.

Hecuba cambridge translations from greek drama 1st edition. Hecuba is aimed primarily at alevel and undergraduate students in the uk, and college students in north america. Medea, hecuba, andromache, the bacchae penn greek drama series vol 1 9780812216264 by euripides. Andromache, hecuba, the suppliant women, electra ebook written by euripides. Ghost ghost i have come from out of the charnelhouse and gates of gloom, where hades dwells apart from gods, i polydorus, a son of hecuba, the daughter of cisseus, and of priam. Euripides hecuba, in this translation by tony harrison, premiered at the albery theatre in march 2005 as part of the rscs london season. In nine paperback volumes, the grene and lattimore editions offer the most comprehensive selection of the greek tragedies available in english. The most fascinating aspect of hecuba is that it gives us an opportunity to contrast the character of the queen of fallen troy with that in his more famous work, the trojan women. Hecuba is suitable for students of both classical civilisation and drama. A wonderful but very painful tragedy by the great ancient greek playwright euripides. One of the most powerful dramas ever written, hecuba is a vital examination of the psychology of the powerful and the powerless in time of conflict.