The Prometheus Vinctus of Æschylus (Classic Reprint): From the Text of Dindorf; With Notes - Couverture souple

John Selby Watson

 
9780282537234: The Prometheus Vinctus of Æschylus (Classic Reprint): From the Text of Dindorf; With Notes

Synopsis

Unlock the Prometheus Vinctus with expert notes and clear guidance. This edition presents the play text from Dindorf, paired with the scholarly notes of John Selby Watson to illuminate ancient tragedy for today’s readers.

This volume blends the original text with modern commentary, helping you understand references, staging, and mythic context. It reflects decades of critical work and highlights how scholars have approached -sischylus, from textual restorations to historical background.


  • Accurate text based on the Dindorf edition, with selective restorations and clarifications.

  • Extensive notes that illuminate difficult passages, names, and mythic references.

  • Discussion of stage machinery, dramatic structure, and character portrayal.

  • Editorial observations that place the drama in its historical and literary setting.



Ideal for students, scholars, and lovers of classical tragedy seeking a reliable, well‑annotated edition.

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9780666522894: The Prometheus Vinctus of Æschylus: From the Text of Dindorf; With Notes (Classic Reprint)

Edition présentée

ISBN 10 :  0666522898 ISBN 13 :  9780666522894
Editeur : Forgotten Books, 2018
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