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Sophocles: Philoctetes

Sophocles author Judith Affleck editor

Format:Paperback

Publisher:Cambridge University Press

Published:19th Apr '01

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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.

ISBN: 9780521644808

Dimensions: 198mm x 131mm x 16mm

Weight: 165g

132 pages