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The Poetry of Greek Tragedy

Richmond Lattimore

3.6/5 ( ratings)

Is Sophocles the poet "more important" than Sophocles the moralist, Sophocles the student of character, or Sophocles the storyteller? In this acclaimed work, eminent classicist Richmond Lattimore examines the complex and varied ways in which Greek poetry contributes to Greek drama. While acknowledging the difficulty of separating poetry—especially in translation—from other aspects of language, Lattimore offers keen insight into plays by Aeschylus , Sophocles , and Euripides .

Language: English

Pages: 160

Format: Paperback

Publisher: Johns Hopkins University Press

Release: March 20, 2003

ISBN: 080187260X

ISBN 13: 9780801872600

The Poetry of Greek Tragedy

Richmond Lattimore

3.6/5 ( ratings)

Is Sophocles the poet "more important" than Sophocles the moralist, Sophocles the student of character, or Sophocles the storyteller? In this acclaimed work, eminent classicist Richmond Lattimore examines the complex and varied ways in which Greek poetry contributes to Greek drama. While acknowledging the difficulty of separating poetry—especially in translation—from other aspects of language, Lattimore offers keen insight into plays by Aeschylus , Sophocles , and Euripides .

Language: English

Pages: 160

Format: Paperback

Publisher: Johns Hopkins University Press

Release: March 20, 2003

ISBN: 080187260X

ISBN 13: 9780801872600

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