Prometheus Bound (The Greek tragedy in new translations)

Prometheus Bound (The Greek tragedy in new translations)

by Aeschylus (Author), JamesScully (Author), C . J Herington (Author)

Synopsis

Featuring an insightful introduction, comprehensive commentary on plot, characters, structure, and other elements of the play, the complete Greek text and fragments, this new translation will be welcomed by students and scholars alike.

$13.79

Quantity

10 in stock

More Information

Format: Paperback
Pages: 144
Edition: Reprint
Publisher: Oxford University Press Inc
Published: Feb 1990

ISBN 10: 0195061659
ISBN 13: 9780195061659

Media Reviews
I love the introduction, translation, and notes. Very well informed and stimulating. * John Lenz, Drew University *
The notes and introduction are excellent and the translation itself is clear and effective. * E. Christian Kopff, University of Colorado *
A fine translation. * Betty Nye Quinn, Mount Holyoke College *
Glossary and appendix very helpful. I like the remarks on staging in the introduction. * Patricia P. Matsen, University of South Carolina *
It would be hard to fault this extremely forceful translation, cogent introduction and helpful notes - I look forward to tackling other works in this series. * Jan Gorais, University of Denver *
Author Bio
James Scully is Professor of English at the University of Connecticut. He is the author of several volumes of poetry, including The Marches, and winner of the Lamont Poetry Prize. C. John Herington is Professor of Classics and Talcott Professor of Greek at Yale University. He is the author of several books, including Poetry into Drama and Aeschylus.