by JohnFerguson (Author)
Euripides was noted for his sensitive portrayals of womenand for finding a sympathetic side to those whom the stock mythologytended to see as evil monsters. This volume contains an introduction outlining the background ofAthenian tragedy followed by a line-by line commentary based on the translation of Philip Vellacott (Penguin Classics).
Format: Paperback
Pages: 80
Publisher: Bristol Classical Press
Published: 01 Jun 1991
ISBN 10: 0862922682
ISBN 13: 9780862922689
John Ferguson taught in universities in the USA and Nigeria, before becoming President of Selly Oak Colleges, Birmingham. He was author of a wide range of commentaries on ancient authors and books on classical subjects.