description: 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 Medea and Other Plays. Euripides was one of the most popular and controversial of all Greek tragedians, and his plays are marked by an independence of thought, ingenious dramatic devices, and a subtle variety of register and mood. He is also remarkable for the prominence he gave to female characters, whether heroines of virtue or vice. This new translation does full justice to Euripides's range of tone and gift of narrative. A lucid introduction provides substantial analysis of each play, complete with vital explanations of the traditions and background to Euripides's world. Contains: Medea; Hippolytus; Electra; Helen
language: English
title: Classical Mythology [with Euripides' Medea and Other Plays]
titlecomplete: Classical Mythology [with Euripides' Medea and Other Plays]
genres: History, Classics, School, Mythology, Reference, Classical Studies, Religion, Research, Textbooks, Nonfiction
ratings_count: 1294
publisher: Oxford University Press