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The Persae of Aeschylus

By Aeschylus

The Persae of Aeschylus Drama

The Persae of Aeschylus

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The Persae is the oldest of surviving plays and its subject matter is unique in ancient drama, since it is concerned with a recent historical event, the defeat of the Persians at Salamis; yet before the publication of this work in 1960, there had been no edition suitable for university students and scholars. This major edition - the first to be attempted on such a scale - incorporated much material that former editions had neglected, including a number of textual suggestions and elucidations. In his introduction, Dr Broadhead assesses the Persae as a work of dramatic art, considers how far Aeschylus' patriotism has coloured his presentation of the tragedy, discusses the possibility that the play is part of a tetralogy, and reviews the evidence for a Sicilian text. He also explains the principles followed in establishing the text, which is accompanied by select critical notes. There is a full-scale commentary, which takes account of the scholarship that was current when this volume was first published. The appendices form an important supplement, and include a conspectus of metres; notes on spirit raising, the tragic kommos, and Persian names; and an account of the battle of Salamis.
Product details
Binding:
Paperback
Number of Pages:
428
Release Date:
2009-08-06
Publication Date:
2009-04-22
Publisher:
Cambridge University Press
Languages:
Original: English
ISBN10:
0521118093
ISBN13:
9780521118095
GPSR Manufacturer Reference:
[email protected]
Weight:
601 g
Height:
140 cm
Width:
216 cm
Thickness:
25 cm
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