Comedy - Drama, Ancient Greek & Roman Drama
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Synopsis
Originally adapted for the stage, Peter Meineck's revised translations achieve a level of fidelity appropriate for classroom use while managing to preserve the wit and energy that led The New Yorker to judge his Clouds "The best Greek drama we've ever seen anywhere." and The Times Literary Supplement to describe his Wasps as "Hugely enjoyable and very, very funny." A general introduction, introductions to the plays, and detailed notes on staging, history, religious practice and myth combine to make this a remarkably useful teaching text.Editorials
Booknews
Comprises new translations of three satirical plays from ancient Greece, created for the modern stage. A general introduction; headnotes to the plays; and detailed notes on staging, history, religious practice, and myth are included along with a discussion of critical issues raised by each play. Although "v.1" appears on the title page, no information is given about planned future volumes. Annotation c. by Book News, Inc., Portland, Or.Book Details
Published
October 1, 1998
Publisher
Hackett Publishing Co.
Pages
417
Format
Paperback
ISBN
9780872203600