Medea (Masters of Latin Literature)

by Seneca
Medea (Masters of Latin Literature)
published
December 1986 by Cornell University Press
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binding
Paperback, 116 pages

isbn
080149432X   (isbn13: 9780801494321)

description
This edition of the Medea is the first complete volume of any play by Seneca to include an introduction, Latin text, apparatus criticus, and commentar...more





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Alisha
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I've read Euripides' Medea; this is Seneca's Medea, translated by Frederick Ahl. There is a fantastic introduction by the author which gives a background on Roman theater and Seneca himself. It's easy to understand, and Ahl navigates the complex and often-confusing Greco-Roman myths well without being boring or condescending. He also includes an introduction to Medea and the main characters in the play, as well as an extensive glossary in the back of the book which is very h...more
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avg rating (all editions): 3.85 (26 ratings)
avg rating (this edition): 3.92 (25 ratings)
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