Originally adapted for the stage; Peter Meinecks revised translations achieve a level of fidelity appropriate for classroom use while managing to preserve the wit and energy that led The New Yorker to judge his CloudsThe best Greek drama weve ever seen anywhere;" and The Times Literary Supplement to describe his Wasps as "Hugely enjoyable and very; very funny. A general Introduction; introductions to the plays; and detailed notes on staging; history; religious practice and myth combine to make this a remarkably useful teaching text.
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0 of 0 people found the following review helpful. Light; enjoyable reading about the history of NashvilleBy Dan RyanZepps book provided a number of interesting stories; some I knew and many I did not. I would highly encourage both new and long time residents to pick this up and learn more about the history of our city.1 of 1 people found the following review helpful. Zepps book a "must" for Nashville loversBy Ann L. LunaI love the book; and always look forward to George Zepps columns because theyre informative and usually tell me something about places and happenings in my native city that I may not know; or they remind me of things; or people; Ive known about. Everyone who lives in this wonderful city should know about the city before its late twentieth century changes; and Mr. Zepps book brings it all to hand and eye. Having lived most of a century myself; I am fortunate to remember the brick streets; the old street cars and transfer station; the National Life Building where I worked for five years; the stores downtown where we could browse to our hearts content. The stores on the north side of the square and on the riverbank were still in place when I went back to work in 1977 and all of us of a certain age; will certainly have memories of the Woodland Street Bridge; with its two spans. Old Watkins Institute played an important part in educating adults in various types of subjects; beyond high school. Many of us learned to do fine sewing and cooking at Watkins. Others learned Interior Decorating; Art; and other subjects. So many people today know nothing of the Noel and Andrew Jackson Hotels; the Elks Club next door; the Cotton States Building; and the wonderful 6th Avenue and Church Street stores where we bought our really nice clothes; and the original National Life and Accident Insurance Company building and theyve missed a lot. Parking on both sides of the streets with traffic moving between is a distant memory. Im thankful the Arcade still has a peanut shop and a post office. Many of us remember "Mr. Peanut" passing out sample peanuts. Ann Leech Luna2 of 2 people found the following review helpful. Nice; Quick Read; but Not Much DepthBy RabbitdawgGeorge R. Zepp wrote a weekly column for the Tennessean Newspaper for several years; and it was one of the reasons why I bought the newspaper. His columns usually had tidbits of information that made this city that I recently moved to come alive. Im a bit of a history buff; and I find that awareness of the history of my surroundings gives depth and continuity to the landscape. I also helps explain nuances about the culture.Hidden History of Nashville is a collection of these newspaper columns; a "Best Hits" collection; I suppose. But I had hoped for more elaboration and depth that newspaper space restrictions cant allow. Nope; just the column. This book lives up to its description; but I cant help feeling a little disappointed that it didnt offer more. I dont feel cheated - it is a good little book - but I found myself wishing for a bit more at the end of each chapter. Next time; maybe fewer chapters; more depth?
