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PublisherHarvard University Press
ISBN-100674995740
ISBN-139780674995741
eBay Product ID (ePID)150439
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Book TitleTrojan Women. Iphigenia Among the Taurians. Ion Vol. IV
Number of Pages528 Pages
LanguageEnglish
Publication Year1999
TopicEuropean / General, Ancient & Classical
IllustratorYes
GenreLiterary Criticism, Drama, Poetry
AuthorEuripides
Book SeriesLoeb Classical Library
FormatHardcover
Dimensions
Item Height1.2 in
Item Weight13.3 Oz
Item Length6.6 in
Item Width4.5 in
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Intended AudienceTrade
LCCN99-017693
ReviewsKovacs's translation is a tour de force ... In general, the notes accompanying the translation, explaining such things as geographical and mythological names, are judiciously chosen, concise, and crystal clear... I have nothing but praise for [Kovacs's] scholarship, and the lucidity of his writing, both as translator and commentator. [This volume] should be [the] standard translation for many years to come., Over the past decades, Kovacs has published widely on Euripides and can undoubtedly be called one of the specialists in the field of Euripidean manuscripts today. He shows his expertise by a masterly handling of the introductions as well as of the editorial work...All in all, it must be concluded that Kovacs both in his capacity as editor and translator not only meets, but surpasses the expectations put on him. I can only agree with Kevin Lee, who concluded in his review on the two first volumes by saying: 'I look forward to seeing the next stages of Kovacs' important task.'", Over the past decades, Kovacs has published widely on Euripides and can undoubtedly be called one of the specialists in the field of Euripidean manuscripts today. He shows his expertise by a masterly handling of the introductions as well as of the editorial work... All in all, it must be concluded that Kovacs both in his capacity as editor and translator not only meets, but surpasses the expectations put on him. I can only agree with Kevin Lee, who concluded in his review on the two first volumes by saying: 'I look forward to seeing the next stages of Kovacs' important task.', Kovac's translation is a tour de force...In general, the notes accompanying the translation, explaining such things as geographical and mythological names, are judiciously chosen, concise, and crystal clear...I have nothing but praise for [Kovac's] scholarship, and the lucidity of his writing, both as translator and commentator. [This volume] should be [the] standard translation for many years to come., Kovacs's translations are in fairly literal...and yet very readable English prose. Both experts and generalists will benefit from the work of this experienced Euripidean scholar.
Dewey Edition21
Series Volume Number10
Volume Number4
Dewey Decimal882/.01
Table Of ContentTrojan Women Introduction Text and Translation Iphigenia Among the Taurians Introduction Text and Translation Ion Introduction Text and Translation
SynopsisOne of antiquity's greatest poets, Euripides (ca. 485-406 BCE) has been prized in every age for the pathos, terror, surprising plot twists, and intellectual probing of his dramatic creations. Here, in the third volume of a new edition that is receiving much praise, is the text and translation of three of his plays. Trojan Women , a play about the causes and consequences of war, develops the theme of the tragic unpredictability of life. Iphigenia among the Taurians and Ion exhibit tragic themes and situations (the murder of close relatives). Each ends happily with a joyful reunion. As in the first three volumes of this edition, David Kovacs gives us a freshly edited Greek text and an admired new translation that, in the words of Greece and Rome , is "close to the Greek and reads fluently and well;" his introduction to each play and explanatory notes offer readers judicious guidance., Euripides (ca. 485-406 BC) has been prized in every age for his emotional and intellectual drama. Eighteen of his ninety or so plays survive complete, including Medea , Hippolytus , and Bacchae , one of the great masterpieces of the tragic genre. Fragments of his lost plays also survive., Three plays by ancient Greece's third great tragedian. One of antiquity's greatest poets, Euripides has been prized in every age for the pathos, terror, and intellectual probing of his dramatic creations. The new Loeb Classical Library edition of his plays is in six volumes. Three plays are in Volume IV. Trojan Women concerns the tragic unpredictability of life; Iphigenia among the Taurians and Ion exhibit tragic themes and situations but end happily with joyful reunions.
LC Classification NumberPA3975.A2 1999
