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Euripides: Medea - Cambridge Translations from Greek Drama

Euripides: Medea - Cambridge Translations from Greek Drama

I understand what horrible things I am about to do, but my spirit is greater than my rational thoughts—spirit, which brings humans the greatest sorrows.

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The Cambridge Translations from Greek Drama series is designed to bring ancient Greek masterpieces to contemporary readers, students, and theatergoers with clarity, literary vitality, and fidelity to the original text. This edition of Euripides' Medea offers an exceptionally accessible yet deeply dramatic translation of this classic tragedy.

The book is complemented by helpful introductory notes, explanatory commentary, and context regarding the theatrical and historical background of the era, helping readers fully appreciate the psychological intensity of the conflict between Medea and Jason, as well as the timeless themes of betrayal, exile, and vengeance.

Treating ancient plays as living drama. Classical Greek drama is brought vividly to life in this series of new translations. Students are encouraged to engage with the text through detailed commentaries,including suggestions for discussion and analysis. In addition, numerous practical questions stimulate ideas on staging and encourage students to explore the play's dramatic qualities. Medea is suitable for students of both Classical Civilisation and Drama. Useful features include full synopsis of the play, commentary alongside translation for easy reference and a comprehensive introduction to the Greek Theatre. Medea is aimed primarily at A-level and undergraduate students in the UK, and college students in North America.

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