Four Greek Plays
No. of pages 226
Published: 1998
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"Four Greek Plays" by Kenneth McLeish presents modern translations of classic works by renowned ancient playwrights Aeschylus, Sophocles, and Euripides. This collection includes "Agamemnon," "Oedipus Rex," "Medea," and "The Bacchae," showcasing the themes of fate, justice, and the human condition. Each play delves into complex character interactions and moral dilemmas, revealing the timelessness of Greek tragedy. McLeish's accessible language invites contemporary readers to explore these profound narratives, reflecting on the nature of humanity and the consequences of our choices. The book serves as both an introduction to Greek drama and a thought-provoking examination of its enduring relevance. [Generated by language model - please report any problems].
This book is part of a book series called Heritage Of Literature .
There are 226 pages in this book.
It is aimed at Young Adult readers. The term Young Adult (YA) is used for books which have the following characteristics: (1) aimed at ages 12-18 years, US grades 7-12, UK school years 8-15, (2) around 50-75k words long, (3) main character is aged 12-18 years, (4) topics include self-reflection, internal conflict vs external, analyzing life and its meaning, (5) point of view is often in the first person, and (6) swearing, violence, romance and sexuality are allowed.
This book was published in 1998 by Bloomsbury Publishing PLC .
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