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Euripides - Orestes And Other Plays - Paperback
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Description: Ion Orestes The Phoenician Women The Suppliant Women In these four plays Euripides explores ethical and political themes contrasting the claims of patriotism with family loyalty pragmatism and expediency with justice and the idea that 'might is right with the ideal of clemency. Ion is a vivid portrait of the role of chance in human life and an exploration of family relationships which combines a sympathetic portrait of a rape victim with remarks on Athenian xenophobia. In Orestes the most popular of the tragedian's plays in the ancient world Euripides explores the emotional consequences of Orestes murder of his mother on the individuals concerned and makes the tale resonate with advice to Athens about the threat to democracy posed by political pressure groups. The Suppliant Women is a commentary on the politics of empire as the Athenian king Theseus decides to use force of arms rather than persuasion against Thebes. The Phoenician Women transforms the terrible conflict between Oedipus sons into one of the most savage indictments of civil war in Western literature by highlighting the personal tragedy it brings. About THE Series: For over 100 years Oxford World's Classics has made available the widest range of literature from around the globe. Each affordable volume reflects Oxford's commitment to scholarship providing the most accurate text plus a wealth of other valuable features including expert introductions by leading authorities helpful notes to clarify the text up - to - date bibliographies for further study and much more.
Title: Orestes And Other Plays
Author(s): Euripides
Publisher: Oxford University Press
Barcode: 9780199552436
Pages: 288 Pages, 1 Map
Publication Date: 5/15/2009
Series: Oxford World's Classics
Category: Plays, Playscripts
Description: Ion Orestes The Phoenician Women The Suppliant Women In these four plays Euripides explores ethical and political themes contrasting the claims of patriotism with family loyalty pragmatism and expediency with justice and the idea that 'might is right with the ideal of clemency. Ion is a vivid portrait of the role of chance in human life and an exploration of family relationships which combines a sympathetic portrait of a rape victim with remarks on Athenian xenophobia. In Orestes the most popular of the tragedian's plays in the ancient world Euripides explores the emotional consequences of Orestes murder of his mother on the individuals concerned and makes the tale resonate with advice to Athens about the threat to democracy posed by political pressure groups. The Suppliant Women is a commentary on the politics of empire as the Athenian king Theseus decides to use force of arms rather than persuasion against Thebes. The Phoenician Women transforms the terrible conflict between Oedipus sons into one of the most savage indictments of civil war in Western literature by highlighting the personal tragedy it brings. About THE Series: For over 100 years Oxford World's Classics has made available the widest range of literature from around the globe. Each affordable volume reflects Oxford's commitment to scholarship providing the most accurate text plus a wealth of other valuable features including expert introductions by leading authorities helpful notes to clarify the text up - to - date bibliographies for further study and much more.
Title: Orestes And Other Plays
Author(s): Euripides
Publisher: Oxford University Press
Barcode: 9780199552436
Pages: 288 Pages, 1 Map
Publication Date: 5/15/2009
Series: Oxford World's Classics
Category: Plays, Playscripts
