Sophocles, Philoctetes

Treating ancient plays as living drama. Classical Greek drama is brought vividly to life in this series of new translations. Students are encouraged to engage with the text through detailed commentaries, including suggestions for discussion and analysis. In addition, numerous practical questions stimulate ideas on staging and encourage students to explore the play's dramatic qualities. Philoctetes is suitable for students of both Classical Civilisation and Drama. Useful features include full synopsis of the play, commentary alongside translation for easy reference and a comprehensive introduction to the Greek Theatre. Philoctetes is aimed primarily at A-level and undergraduate students in the UK, and college students in North America.

Author: Sophocles
Publisher: Cambridge University Press
Published: 04/19/2001
Pages: 132
Binding Type: Paperback
Weight: 0.31lbs
Size: 8.12h x 5.07w x 0.32d
ISBN13: 9780521644808
ISBN10: 0521644801
BISAC Categories:
- Drama | General
- Education | Teaching | Subjects | Arts & Humanities

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