Overview

Morford and Lenardon's best-selling introduction to classical mythology is a comprehensive survey focusing on the literary tradition of Greek and Roman mythology. It offers extensive translations of original mythological sources as well as comparative and interpretive approaches to the myths. In this package, Classical Mythology, 6/e is bundled with the Oxford World's Classic Bacchae and Other Plays. The four plays newly translated for this volume are among Euripides' most exciting works. Iphigenia among the Taurians is a story of escape contrasting Greek and barbarian civilization, set on the Black Sea at the edge of the known world. Bacchae, a profound exploration of the human psyche, deals with the appalling consequences of resistance to Dionysus, god of wine and unfettered emotion. Iphigenia at Aulis centers on the ultimate dysfunctional family as emotion is tested in the crucible of the Greek expedition against Troy. And Rhesus, probably the work of another playwright, is an action-packed Iliad in miniature, dealing with a grisly event in the Trojan War.

ISBN-13

9780195218824

ISBN-10

0195218825

Weight

2.56 Pounds

Dimensions

9.10 x 6.40 x 1.80 In

List Price

$61.95

Edition

6th Edition

Format

Paperback

Language

English

Publisher

Oxford University Press

Published On

2002-01-24



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