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Euripides: Ion (Classical Texts,) (Ancient Greek Edition)
K. H. Lee
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Ion is generally regarded as one of Euripides’ most attractive plays. A skilfully organised plot, charming characters, exciting situations and thought-provoking themes make it an excellent introduction to the study of Greek drama generally and of Euripides in particular. The introduction deals with Euripides’ adaptation of the myth of Ion, his treatment of the theme of autochthony and his attitude to the seemingly licentious behaviour of Apollo. There is also a discussion of the play’s date, its structure, form and language. The commentary is designed to encourage students to read the play in a responsive way and to pay attention ... Read more
Ion is generally regarded as one of Euripides’ most attractive plays. A skilfully organised plot, charming characters, exciting situations and thought-provoking themes make it an excellent introduction to the study of Greek drama generally and of Euripides in particular. The introduction deals with Euripides’ adaptation of the myth of Ion, his treatment of the theme of autochthony and his attitude to the seemingly licentious behaviour of Apollo. There is also a discussion of the play’s date, its structure, form and language. The commentary is designed to encourage students to read the play in a responsive way and to pay attention ... Read more
Product Details
Format
Paperback
Publication date
1997
Publisher
Aris & Phillips
Condition
New
Number of Pages
328
Place of Publication
, United Kingdom
ISBN
9780856682452
SKU
V9780856682452
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About K. H. Lee
†Kevin Lee was Professor of Classics at the University of Sydney. His publications include editions of Euripides’ plays Troades and Heracles, and (with Collard and Cropp) Euripides: Selected Fragmentary Plays Volume I in the Aris & Phillips Classical Texts series.
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