From the renowned contemporary American poet C. K. Williams comes this fluent and accessible version of the great tragedy by Euripides. This book includes an introduction by Martha Nussbaum.
Presents translations of four plays by Euripides that revolve around the themes of religious scepticism, the injustices suffered by women, and the folly of war.
Dionysos, the God of wine and theatre has returned to his native land to take revenge on the puritanical Pentheus who refuses to recognise him of his rites.
Dionysus, god of wine and theatre, has returned to his native land to take revenge on the king, his cousin, the puritanical Pentheus, and all who refuse to observe his...
A wholly fresh interpretation of the timeless play by a Nobel Prize-winning author.
First published in 1900, this book by contains the text of Euripides' chilling play in the original ancient Greek.
An English translation of Euripides' tragedy based on the mythological story of King Pentheus of Thebes and his fateful encounter with the god DIonysus. Includes an introductory essay, extensive notes,...
This is a translation for students of Greek tragedy, particularly in courses on classics in translations or classical civilisation. It will also be useful for students of drama and of English and other literatures.
A bold new translation of Euripides’ shockingly modern classic work, from Forward Prize-winning poet, Robin Robertson, with a new introduction by bestselling and award-winning writer, critic and translator Daniel Mendelsohn.
The four plays newly translated in this volume are among Euripides' most exciting works.
Euripides' Bacchae: The Play and its Audience