'ANDROMACHE' AND EURIPIDEAN TRAGEDY by Allan, William ISBN 0198152973
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This text draws attention to the artistry of the 'Andromache'. Through careful analysis it emerges as a play that poses fundamental questions, especially about the polarity of Greek and barbarian. It also shows how the play challenges revenge as a motive for action, and explores the role of women.
The 'Andromache' has long been disparaged despite being a brilliant piece of theatre. In this book Dr Allan draws attention to the neglected artistry of this very impressive and intriguing text. Through careful analysis the 'Andromache' emerges as a play that poses fundamental questions, especially about the polarity of Greek and barbarian, and the morality of the gods. Dr Allan shows how the play also challenges revenge as a motive for action, and explores the role of women as wives, mothers, and victims of war, be they Greek or Trojan, victorious or defeated. These are among the central concerns that make the Andromache a moving and thought-provoking tragedy, full of suffering, suspense, and moral interest. This book contributes both to an appreciation of the 'Andromache' in its own right, and to a wider understanding of the variety and quality of Euripides' oeuvre.
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[edit] Title
'ANDROMACHE' AND EURIPIDEAN TRAGEDY
[edit] Author
Allan, William
[edit] ISBN
0198152973
[edit] Published
25/05/2000
[edit] Publisher
Oxford University Press
[edit] Binding
hardback
[edit] Retail Price
52.5 (GBP)
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