Few ancient authors are as challenging as Euripides, and few have provoked so many diverse critical opinions through the ages: Aristotle described him as 'most tragic', and yet many of his plays have been condemned by critics as barely qualifying as 'proper' tragedies at all. In general he has enjoyed a revival in reputation over the last few decades: his manipulation of convention and the skill of his dramaturgy are perhaps more widely admired now than at any time since the Renaissance. Moreover, his exploration of the emotions of the marginalized sections of Athenian society - women, slaves, foreigners - has given his work strong contemporary resonances. This volume aims to bring together for students some classic essays illustrating the main strands of Euripidean criticism over the last forty years. Two of the essays are translated here for the first time, and many others have been revised by their authors. All Greek has been translated.

About the Author
Judith Mossman is Senior Lecturer in Classics at Trinity College, Dublin

Reviews
Judith Mossman's collection of essays on Euripides capably illustrates the major issues in contemporary Euripidean criticism with a stimulating selection of often divergent approaches to this almost endlessly multi-faceted poet ... Mossman has produced a highly useful and thought-provoking volume. * New England Classical Journal *
This is an excellent volume in a prestigious series, and it will certainly have an impact on Euripidean studies. Judith Mossman has shown great wisdom in her selection of articles ... It will prove extraordinarily convenient both for teachers and students to have access to them all in a single volume. * The Anglo-Hellenic Review *
Mossman's Introduction is a model of literary sensibility, concision, elegance, and erudition, the product of many years' immersion in Euripides and his interpreters. Her book is a compulsory purchase for any school or college library. * The Anglo-Hellenic Review *
Mossman has done a splendid job. Overall, this is an excellent selection, and a significant number of the essays convey much of the reach, range and excitement of the most tragic of the poets. So yes, this book must find a place in your library. It is an important asset. * JACT Review *
One of the strongest features of this enjoyable and stimulating collection of essays is its editor's introduction ... It is informed with a deep sensitivity as well as a profound knowledge of and passion for the playwright. * JACT Review *



Book Information
ISBN 9780198721840
Author Judith Mossman
Format Paperback
Page Count 420
Imprint Oxford University Press
Publisher Oxford University Press
Weight(grams) 536g
Dimensions(mm) 214mm * 139mm * 21mm