Iphigeneia at Aulis

By - Euripides; Dimock, , George E. , Merwin, W. S

Floor - Floor 3

Published - Oxford University Press, New York, 1978

ISBN 10 - 0195077091

ISBN 13 - 9780195077094

Book Status - 1 Qnty Available with us.

Subject - Fathers and daughters Drama

Shelf No - 10

Call Number - 882.01 EUR

Physical Description - xii, 112 pages ; 24 cm.

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In their translation of Euripides' Iphigeneia at Aulis, noted American poet W.S. Merwin and eminent classicist George E. Dimock offer a compelling look at the devastating consequence of "man's inhumanity to man." A stern critique of Greek culture, Iphigeneia at Aulis condemns the Trojan War,depicting the ugly and awesome power of political ambition. Agamemnon's sacrifice of his daughter Iphigeneia to facilitate the Greek Armies advance on Troy is marvelously conveyed by Merwin, as he impressively recreates the broad array of moral and emotional tones with which Euripides has investedone of the most moving plays in the history of drama. With its insightful introduction by Dimock, notes on the text, and a glossary of mythical and geographical terms, this edition of Iphigeneia at Aulis is indispensable to an understanding of Euripides' tragic vision.

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