Sophocles: Philoctetes

TRAMA

Sophocles: Philoctetes is the third volume in the Cambridge Translations from Greek Drama series for classics and drama students.

NOTE EDITORE

Treating ancient plays as living drama. Classical Greek drama is brought vividly to life in this series of new translations. Students are encouraged to engage with the text through detailed commentaries, including suggestions for discussion and analysis. In addition, numerous practical questions stimulate ideas on staging and encourage students to explore the play's dramatic qualities. Philoctetes is suitable for students of both Classical Civilisation and Drama. Useful features include full synopsis of the play, commentary alongside translation for easy reference and a comprehensive introduction to the Greek Theatre. Philoctetes is aimed primarily at A-level and undergraduate students in the UK, and college students in North America.

SOMMARIO

Preface; Background to the Story; Philoctetes: Translation and commentary; Guide to Pronunciation of Names; Synopsis of the Play; Introduction to the Greek Theatre; Index.

PREFAZIONE

Classical Greek drama is brought vividly to life in this series of new translations. Students are encouraged to engage with the text through detailed commentaries, including suggestions for discussion and analysis. In addition, numerous practical questions stimulate ideas on staging and encourage students to explore the play's dramatic qualities. Philoctetes is suitable for students of both Classical Civilisation and Drama. Useful features include full synopsis of the play, commentary alongside translation for easy reference and a comprehensive introduction to the Greek Theatre. Philoctetes is aimed primarily at A-level and undergraduate students in the UK, and college students in North America.

ALTRE INFORMAZIONI

• Condizione: Nuovo
• ISBN: 9780521644808
• Collana: Cambridge Translations from Greek Drama
• Dimensioni: 198 x 16 x 131 mm Ø 165 gr
• Formato: Brossura
• Pagine Arabe: 132