Aeschylus: The Oresteia / Edition 2

by Simon Goldhill

Overview

Simon Goldhill focuses on the play's themes—justice, sexual politics, violence, and the role of man in ancient Greek culture—in this general introduction to Aeschylus' Oresteia, one of the most important and influential of all Greek dramas. After exploring how Aeschylus constructs a myth for the city in which he lived, a final chapter considers the influence of the Oresteia on more contemporary theater. The volume's organized structure and guide to further reading will make it an invaluable reference for students and teachers. First Edition Hb (1992): 0-521-40293-X First Edition Pb (1992): 0-521-40853-9

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9780521539814
Publisher:	Cambridge University Press
Publication date:	01/19/2004
Series:	Landmarks of World Literature (New)
Edition description:	REV
Pages:	108
Product dimensions:	5.08(w) x 7.80(h) x 0.31(d)

Table of Contents

Preface; Chronology; 1. Drama and the city of Athens; 2. The Oresteia; 3. The influence of the Oresteia.

Editorial Reviews

'… Goldhill's deep knowledge and love of his subject matter is demonstrable and his Guide will prove an excellent starting point for those undergraduates and beyond who are studying Aeschylus either in the original or in translation.' The Journal of Classics Teaching

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