The Andromache has long been disparaged despite being a brilliant piece of theatre. In this book Dr Allan draws attention to the neglected artistry of this very impressive and intriguing text. Through careful analysis the Andromache emerges as a play that poses fundamental questions, especially about the polarity of Greek and barbarian, and the morality of the gods. Dr Allan shows how the play also challenges revenge as a motive for action, and explores the role of women as wives, mothers, and victims of war, be they Greek or Trojan, victorious or defeated. These are among the central concerns that make the Andromache a moving and thought-provoking tragedy, full of suffering, suspense, and moral interest. This book contributes both to an appreciation of the Andromache in its own right, and to a wider understanding of the variety and quality of Euripides' ?uvre.
| ISBN: | 9780198152972 |
| Publication date: | 25th May 2000 |
| Author: | William Assistant Professor of Classics at Harvard University, Assistant Professor of Classics at Harvard University Allan |
| Publisher: | Clarendon Press an imprint of Oxford University Press |
| Format: | Hardback |
| Pagination: | 322 pages |
| Series: | Oxford Classical Monographs |
| Genres: |
Literary studies: plays and playwrights Literary studies: ancient, classical and medieval |