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Ten Greek Plays
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ISBN13: 9781026028056
Publisher: Tradd Street Press
Published: Feb 14 2026
Pages: 500
Weight: 1.92
Height: 1.06 Width: 6.14 Depth: 9.21
Language: English
Ten Greek Plays is a comprehensive collection of some of the most influential works from the golden age of Athenian drama. Edited and introduced by the distinguished scholar Lane Cooper, this anthology brings together a representative selection of tragedies and comedies that defined the Western theatrical tradition. The volume includes masterworks from the four pillars of Greek drama: Aeschylus, Sophocles, Euripides, and Aristophanes.
Readers will find profound explorations of fate, justice, and human suffering in tragedies such as Sophocles' Antigone and Oedipus Rex, and Euripides' Medea. These are balanced by the sharp wit and social commentary found in the comedies of Aristophanes, such as The Frogs. Each play is chosen to provide a window into the cultural, religious, and political life of Ancient Greece, illustrating how these timeless stories continue to resonate with modern audiences.
Designed for both students and lovers of classical literature, this collection emphasizes the enduring power of Greek storytelling. The translations aim for clarity and poetic resonance, ensuring that the dramatic intensity of the original performances is preserved for the reader. Ten Greek Plays serves as an essential gateway to the foundational texts of classical antiquity.
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