A Companion to Sophocles
Format:Hardback
Publisher:John Wiley and Sons Ltd
Published:30th Mar '12
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A Companion to Sophocles presents the first comprehensive collection of essays in decades to address all aspects of the life, works, and critical reception of Sophocles.
- First collection of its kind to provide introductory essays to the fragments of his lost plays and to the remaining fragments of one satyr-play, the Ichneutae, in addition to each of his extant tragedies
- Features new essays on Sophoclean drama that go well beyond the current state of scholarship on Sophocles
- Presents readings that historicize Sophocles in relation to the social, cultural, and intellectual world of fifth century Athens
- Seeks to place later interpretations and adaptations of Sophocles in their historical context
- Includes essays dedicated to issues of gender and sexuality; significant moments in the history of interpreting Sophocles; and reception of Sophocles by both ancient and modern playwrights
“This volume will indeed serve as an indispensable reference point for the future study of Sophocles.” (Bryn Mawr Classical Review, 1 January 2013)
“Although the book is scholarly and packed with information, it is accessible to nonspecialists. Summing Up: Highly recommended. Upper-division undergraduates and above.” (Choice, 1 November 2012)
ISBN: 9781405187268
Dimensions: 254mm x 178mm x 35mm
Weight: 1129g
624 pages