Fresh English translation with expert notes makes an ancient fragment accessible.
This revised edition of The Geneva Fragment presents a clear translation and scholarly notes that help readers understand the early scenes and the characters involved.
Bernard P. Grenfell provides clarifying commentary on who appears in the fragment and how the plot begins. The edition emphasizes the opening exposition and the relationships among the characters, offering context for the early drama without revealing the full text of the play.
Ideal for fans of classical theater, students, and readers exploring ancient Greek drama and its transmission.
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Vendeur : Forgotten Books, London, Royaume-Uni
Paperback. Etat : New. Print on Demand. This book presents newly identified fragments of Menander's Fewpyos, a classical Greek text from the third century BC. The papyrus fragments published here form part of a body of work that offers a fascinating window into the themes and theatrical style popular in ancient Greece during the Hellenistic period. Menander, often considered the finest exponent of New Comedy in Greece, is known for his insightful exploration of human relationships and everyday life. These fragments from the Fewpyos add to the body of work available for scholarly study, providing valuable insights into the development of Greek comedy and the portrayal of characters and themes within it. This book is a reproduction of an important historical work, digitally reconstructed using state-of-the-art technology to preserve the original format. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in the book. print-on-demand item. N° de réf. du vendeur 9781332022670_0
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PAP. Etat : New. New Book. Shipped from UK. Established seller since 2000. N° de réf. du vendeur LW-9781332022670
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Vendeur : PBShop.store UK, Fairford, GLOS, Royaume-Uni
PAP. Etat : New. New Book. Shipped from UK. Established seller since 2000. N° de réf. du vendeur LW-9781332022670
Quantité disponible : 15 disponible(s)