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Alcestis is the only tragedy known to have been produced in the position usually allotted (at the Athenian tragic festivals) to the semi-comic satyr-play. Although it has a happy ending, opinions differ widely on the meaning of this beautifully constructed little masterpiece. Greek text with facing translation, introduction and commentary.

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Table of Contents

General Editor’s Foreword
Acknowledgements
Updated General Bibliography
Bibliography to Alcestis
Introduction to Alcestis
I. Ancient information
II. The myth and its adaptation Bibliography to Alcestis
III. The play and its problems:
i. Genre and tone
ii. Themes and structure
iii. The treatment of Admetus
iv. Some other views
v. Visual aspects
IV. The Text
Notes to Introduction to Alcestis
Text and Translation
Commentary
Index

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      Publisher Aris & Phillips Ltd
      Published 1/15/2004 12:00:00 AM
      ISBN-13 9780856682353
      978-0856682353
      ISBN-10 0856682357
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      Description

      Book Synopsis
      Alcestis is the only tragedy known to have been produced in the position usually allotted (at the Athenian tragic festivals) to the semi-comic satyr-play. Although it has a happy ending, opinions differ widely on the meaning of this beautifully constructed little masterpiece. Greek text with facing translation, introduction and commentary.

      Trade Review
      ‘The introduction is informative, sensible and perceptive… commentary is up to date, learned, informative and often perceptive.’
      JACT

      Table of Contents

      General Editor’s Foreword
      Acknowledgements
      Updated General Bibliography
      Bibliography to Alcestis
      Introduction to Alcestis
      I. Ancient information
      II. The myth and its adaptation Bibliography to Alcestis
      III. The play and its problems:
      i. Genre and tone
      ii. Themes and structure
      iii. The treatment of Admetus
      iv. Some other views
      v. Visual aspects
      IV. The Text
      Notes to Introduction to Alcestis
      Text and Translation
      Commentary
      Index

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