Nothing Is as It Seems: The Tragedy of the Implicit in Euripides' Hippolytus

by Hanna M. Roisman

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In this valuable book, Hanna M. Roisman provides a uniquely comprehensive look at Euripides' Hippolytus. Roisman begins with an examination of the ancient preference for the implicit style, and suggests a possible reading of Euripides' first treatment of the myth which would account for the Athenian audience's reservations about his Hippolytus Veiled. She proceeds to analyze significant scenes in the play, including Hippolytus' prayer to Artemis,...

Format:Paperback

Language:English

ISBN:0847690938

ISBN13:9780847690930

Release Date:January 1999

Publisher:Globe Pequot Publishing Group Inc/Bloomsbury

Length:232 Pages

Weight:0.76 lbs.

Dimensions:0.7" x 6.4" x 9.4"

Related Subjects

Ancient & Classical Literature British & Irish Classical & Early Criticism & Theory Drama Education & Reference English Literature Greek Greek & Roman History & Criticism

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