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Euripides: Hippolytus (Classical Texts) (Ancient Greek Edition)
M. R. Halleran
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Description for Euripides: Hippolytus (Classical Texts) (Ancient Greek Edition)
Paperback. Editor(s): Halleran, Michael R. Series: Classical Texts. Num Pages: 272 pages. BIC Classification: 1QDAG; 2AHA; DD; DSBB; DSG. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (U) Tertiary Education (US: College). Dimension: 166 x 211 x 17. Weight in Grams: 392.
Euripides works with a common story pattern – a young man (Hippolytus) becomes the object of a married woman’s (Phaedra’s) desire, rebuffs her sexual overtures, and is then falsely accused to the woman’s husband (Theseus, Hippolytus’ father) of rape. To this familiar tale Euripides adds the story of divine vengeance – Aphrodite has brought about this passion in Phaedra in order to punish Hippolytus for condemning her and neglecting her realm of sex and marriage. The play explores the themes of passion and moderation, speech and silence, honour and shame, and the relationship between gods and mortals. This play holds ... Read more
Euripides works with a common story pattern – a young man (Hippolytus) becomes the object of a married woman’s (Phaedra’s) desire, rebuffs her sexual overtures, and is then falsely accused to the woman’s husband (Theseus, Hippolytus’ father) of rape. To this familiar tale Euripides adds the story of divine vengeance – Aphrodite has brought about this passion in Phaedra in order to punish Hippolytus for condemning her and neglecting her realm of sex and marriage. The play explores the themes of passion and moderation, speech and silence, honour and shame, and the relationship between gods and mortals. This play holds ... Read more
Product Details
Format
Paperback
Publication date
1995
Publisher
Aris & Phillips
Condition
New
Number of Pages
288
Place of Publication
, United Kingdom
ISBN
9780856682414
SKU
V9780856682414
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About M. R. Halleran
Michael R. Halleran is Professor of Classical Studies and Provost at the College of William & Mary, Williamsburg. He is author of 'Stagecraft in Euripides' (1985) and numerous articles, translations and commentaries on Greek literature and culture.
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