Helen (Greek Tragedy in New Translations) [Paperback]

Euripides (Author), James Michie (Translator), Colin Leach (Translator)

Book Description

ISBN-10: 0195077105 | ISBN-13: 978-0195077100 | Publication Date: October 29, 1992

Transcending the literal bounds of genre, Euripides' Helen has been characterized as both a comedy and a tragedy. In this evocative translation by James Michie and Colin Leach, Euripides' delicate balance--in all its subtlety of texture and tone--is beautifully captured. The reader encounters myriad reversals, worlds--real/ideal, tragic/comic--surprisingly juxtaposed and, as in any story of Helen, the pathos of the impossible, all allowing Euripides to comment of the futility of war and the difficult distinction between appearance and reality.

Editorial Reviews

Review

"The translation is clear and conveys well the sense of the original Greek. I much prefer it to the others that are currently available. The introduction gives a good demonstration of the problems of interpretation critics of the play encounter. The notes are very clear and should be helpful to the Greekless reader."--Patricia P. Matsen, University of South Carolina

"One can savour these beautiful individual editions."--John Dillon, Hermathena-Trinity College/Dublin

"Skillfully represented."--Bernard Bredley, Kings College, London

"Well edited, priced right."--Edna L. Steeves, University of Rhode Island

Language Notes

Text: English, Greek (translation) --This text refers to an out of print or unavailable edition of this title.

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Product Details

• Paperback: 128 pages
• Publisher: Oxford University Press, USA (October 29, 1992)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0195077105
• ISBN-13: 978-0195077100
• Product Dimensions: 8.5 x 5.6 x 0.4 inches
• Shipping Weight: 4.3 ounces (View shipping rates and policies)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #380,344 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)
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