The Bacchae of Euripides: With Critical and Explanatory Notes and with Numerous Illustrations from Works of Ancient Art

Paperback / softback

Main Details

Title The Bacchae of Euripides: With Critical and Explanatory Notes and with Numerous Illustrations from Works of Ancient Art
Authors and Contributors      Edited by John Edwin Sandys
Physical Properties
Format:Paperback / softback
Pages:460
Dimensions(mm): Height 198,Width 129
Category/GenreLiterary studies - plays and playwrights
ISBN/Barcode 9781107620988
ClassificationsDewey:882.01
Audience
Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly

Publishing Details

Publisher Cambridge University Press
Imprint Cambridge University Press
Publication Date 12 December 2013
Publication Country United Kingdom

Description

First published in 1900, as the fourth edition of an 1880 original, this book by John Sandys contains the text of Euripides' chilling play in the original ancient Greek, as well as a thorough set of critical notes, a survey of the play's mythological origins, and many illustrations of Bacchic themes in ancient art. Clearly presented and easy to read, this book will be of value to Classical scholars of any ability and to anyone looking for more information on this celebrated tragedy.