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Trojan Women. Iphigenia among the Taurians. Ion

Euripides David Kovacs

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Harvard Uni.Press Academi
15 September 1999
One of antiquity's greatest poets, Euripides (ca. 485-406 BCE) has been prized in every age for the pathos, terror, surprising plot twists, and intellectual probing of his dramatic creations. Here, in the third volume of a new edition that is receiving much praise, is the text and translation of three of his plays.

Trojan Women, a play about the causes and consequences of war, develops the theme of the tragic unpredictability of life. Iphigenia among the Taurians and Ion exhibit tragic themes and situations (the murder of close relatives). Each ends happily with a joyful reunion.

As in the first three volumes of this edition, David Kovacs gives us a freshly edited Greek text and an admired new translation that, in the words of Greece and Rome, is ""close to the Greek and reads fluently and well;"" his introduction to each play and explanatory notes offer readers judicious guidance.
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Imprint:   Harvard Uni.Press Academi
Country of Publication:   United States
Volume:   No. 10
Dimensions:   Height: 162mm,  Width: 108mm,  Spine: 28mm
Weight:   336g
ISBN:   9780674995741
ISBN 10:   0674995740
Series:   Loeb Classical Library
Pages:   414
Publication Date:  
Audience:   College/higher education ,  Professional and scholarly ,  A / AS level ,  Undergraduate
Format:   Hardback
Publisher's Status:   Active

Reviews for Trojan Women. Iphigenia among the Taurians. Ion

Over the past decades, Kovacs has published widely on Euripides and can undoubtedly be called one of the specialists in the field of Euripidean manuscripts today. He shows his expertise by a masterly handling of the introductions as well as of the editorial work...All in all, it must be concluded that Kovacs both in his capacity as editor and translator not only meets, but surpasses the expectations put on him. I can only agree with Kevin Lee, who concluded in his review on the two first volumes by saying: 'I look forward to seeing the next stages of Kovacs' important task.' --Elke Steinmeyer Scolia Reviews Kovacs's translations are in fairly literal...and yet very readable English prose. Both experts and generalists will benefit from the work of this experienced Euripidean scholar.--John E. Thorburn Religious Studies Review Kovacs's translation is a tour de force... In general, the notes accompanying the translation, explaining such things as geographical and mythological names, are judiciously chosen, concise, and crystal clear... I have nothing but praise for [Kovacs's] scholarship, and the lucidity of his writing, both as translator and commentator. [This volume] should be [the] standard translation for many years to come.--John Davidson Scholia Reviews


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