Greek Tragedies 1: Aeschylus: Agamemnon, Prometheus Bound; Sophocles: Oedipus the King, Antigone; Euripides: Hippolytus (The Complete Greek Tragedies) (Volume 1)
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Book Synopsis: Greek Tragedies, Volume I contains Aeschylus’s “Agamemnon,” translated by Richmond Lattimore; Aeschylus’s “Prometheus Bound,” translated by David Grene; Sophocles’s “Oedipus the King,” translated by David Grene; Sophocles’s “Antigone,” translated by Elizabeth Wyckoff; and Euripides’s “Hippolytus,” translated by David Grene. Sixty years ago, the University of Chicago Press undertook a momentous project: a new translation of the Greek tragedies that would be the ultimate resource for teachers, students, and readers. They succeeded. Under the expert management of eminent classicists David Grene and Richmond Lattimore, those translations combined accuracy, poetic immediacy, and clarity of presentation to render the surviving masterpieces of Aeschylus, Sophocles, and Euripides in an English so lively and compelling that they remain the standard translations. Today, Chicago is taking pains to ensure that our Greek tragedies remain the leading English-language versions throughout the twenty-first century. In this highly anticipated third edition, Mark Griffith and Glenn W. Most have carefully updated the translations to bring them even closer to the ancient Greek while retaining the vibrancy for which our English versions are famous. This edition also includes brand-new translations of Euripides’ Medea, The Children of Heracles, Andromache, and Iphigenia among the Taurians, fragments of lost plays by Aeschylus, and the surviving portion of Sophocles’s satyr-drama The Trackers. New introductions for each play offer essential information about its first production, plot, and reception in antiquity and beyond. In addition, each volume includes an introduction to the life and work of its tragedian, as well as notes addressing textual uncertainties and a glossary of names and places mentioned in the plays. In addition to the new content, the volumes have been reorganized both within and between volumes to reflect the most up-to-date scholarship on the order in which the plays were originally written. The result is a set of handsome paperbacks destined to introduce new generations of readers to these foundational works of Western drama, art, and life.
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Discover the Timeless Beauty of Greek Tragedies
Immerse yourself in the captivating world of ancient Greek tragedies with the Greek Tragedies 1: Aeschylus: Agamemnon, Prometheus Bound; Sophocles: Oedipus the King, Antigone; Euripides: Hippolytus (Volume 1). This volume offers you a curated collection of masterpieces that have stood the test of time, translated by renowned scholars such as Richmond Lattimore, David Grene, and Elizabeth Wyckoff.
Unparalleled Translation Accuracy and Poetic Immediacy
We understand the importance of preserving the authenticity and beauty of these timeless works. That's why our translations excel in accuracy, poetic immediacy, and clarity of presentation. With each page, you'll experience the original power and emotions that have moved audiences for centuries.
The Ultimate Resource for Students, Teachers, and Readers
For over six decades, the University of Chicago Press has been dedicated to producing the ultimate resource for anyone studying or simply enjoying Greek tragedies. Our esteemed classicists, David Grene and Richmond Lattimore, have expertly crafted translations that have become standard references in the field. Now, in our highly anticipated third edition, we have taken great care to bring these translations even closer to the ancient Greek originals.
New Edition with Exciting Additions
Experience the thrill of discovering brand-new translations of Euripides' Medea, The Children of Heracles, Andromache, and Iphigenia among the Taurians. Dive into the world of lost plays as fragments of Aeschylus and the surviving portion of Sophocles's satyr-drama The Trackers grace the pages of this edition. Each play is accompanied by new introductions providing essential information about their production, plots, and reception, making this edition the most comprehensive and up-to-date resource available.
Enhanced Organization and Scholarly Insights
We've meticulously reorganized the volumes to reflect the latest scholarship on the original order in which the plays were written. Alongside the texts, you'll find introductions to the lives and works of the tragedians, notes addressing textual uncertainties, and a helpful glossary of names and places mentioned in the plays. With this wealth of information, you'll gain deeper insights into the world of Greek drama.
Experience the Foundation of Western Drama, Art, and Life
By indulging in the Greek Tragedies 1: Aeschylus: Agamemnon, Prometheus Bound; Sophocles: Oedipus the King, Antigone; Euripides: Hippolytus (Volume 1), you are not only embracing the brilliance of these works but also becoming part of a rich heritage that has shaped Western drama, art, and life. Don't miss this opportunity to discover the beauty and power of Greek tragedies.
Get your copy now and embark on an extraordinary journey into the heart of ancient Greece!
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