The Bacchae of Euripides

The Bacchae of Euripides - Focus Classical Library

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Publisher's Synopsis

An English translation of Euripides' tragedy based on the mythological story of King Pentheus of Thebes and his fateful encounter with the god DIonysus. Includes an introductory essay, extensive notes, appendices on lacuna, a geneological chart of the gods, and an essay by Valerie M. Warrior: "The Roman Bid to Control Bacchic Worship". The  Focus Classical Library provides close translations with notes and essays to provide access to understanding Greek culture and the roots of contemprary thought.

Book information

ISBN: 9780941051422
Publisher: Hackett Publishing Company, Inc.
Imprint: Focus
Pub date:
DEWEY: 882
Language: English
Number of pages: 126
Weight: 200g
Height: 142mm
Width: 216mm
Spine width: 9mm