Iphigeneia at Aulis (Paperback, Revised)

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 devasting 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 invested one 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.

General

Imprint:	Oxford UniversityPress
Country of origin:	United States
Series:	Greek Tragedy in New Translations
Release date:	December 1992
First published:	October 1992
Authors:	Euripides
Translators:	W.S. Merwin • George E. Dimock (Professor of Classical Languages and Literatures)
Dimensions:	203 x 135 x 8mm (L x W x T)
Format:	Paperback
Pages:	128
Edition:	Revised
ISBN-13:	978-0-19-507709-4
Categories:	Books > Language & Literature > Literature: texts > Drama texts, plays > General Promotions
LSN:	0-19-507709-1
Barcode:	9780195077094

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