A landmark anthology of the masterpieces of Greek drama; featuring all-new; highly accessible translations of some of the worldrsquo;s most beloved plays; including Agamemnon; Prometheus Bound; Bacchae; Electra; Medea; Antigone; and Oedipus the King The great plays of Ancient Greece are among the most enduring and important legacies of the Western world. Not only is the influence of Greek drama palpable in everything from Shakespeare to modern television; the insights contained in Greek tragedy have shaped our perceptions of the nature of human life. Poets; philosophers; and politicians have long borrowed and adapted the ideas and language of Greek drama to help them make sense of their own times.This exciting curated anthology features a cross section of the most popularmdash;and most widely taughtmdash;plays in the Greek canon. Fresh translations into contemporary English breathe new life into the texts while capturing; as faithfully as possible; their original meaning. This outstanding collection also offers short biographies of the playwrights; enlightening and clarifying introductions to the plays; and helpful annotations at the bottom of each page. Appendices by prominent classicists on such topics as ldquo;Greek Drama and Politics;rdquo; ldquo;The Theater of Dionysus;rdquo; and ldquo;Plato and Aristotle on Tragedyrdquo; give the reader a rich contextual background. A detailed time line of the dramas; as well as a list of adaptations of Greek drama to literature; stage; and film from the time of Seneca to the present; helps chart the history of Greek tragedy and illustrate its influence on our culture from the Roman Empire to the present day. With a veritable whorsquo;s who of todayrsquo;s most renowned and distinguished classical translators; The Greek Plays is certain to be the definitive text for students; scholars; theatrical professionals; and general readers alike for years to come.Praise for The Greek Plays ldquo;Mary Lefkowitz and James Romm deftly have gathered strong new translations from Frank Nisetich; Sarah Ruden; Rachel Kitzinger; Emily Wilson; as well as from Mary Lefkowitz and James Romm themselves. There is a freshness and pungency in these new translations that should last a long time. I admire also the introductions to the plays and the biographies and annotations provided. Closing essays by five distinguished classicists: the brilliant Daniel Mendelsohn and the equally skilled David Rosenbloom; Joshua Billings; Mary-Kay Gamel; and Gregory Hays all enlightened me. This seems to me a helpful light into our gathering darkness.rdquo;mdash;Harold Bloom ldquo;The reception of Ancient Greek theater is as lively as itrsquo;s ever been in its 2;500-year history; both on the stage and on the page. Thanks to these sixteen brilliant new renditions by five leading scholar-translators; the three great Athenian masters of tragic drama; Aeschylus; Sophocles; and Euripides; speak to us once again in powerfully contemporary accents on such fundamental issues as gender; religion; and democratic politics.rdquo;mdash;Paul Cartledge; author Democracy: A Life ldquo;The Greek Plays is destined to become a perennial collection; essential reading for students; scholars; and lovers of Greek tragedy alike. This engaging compilation imbues all the ancient plays within its pages with new life by offering rich; informative historical; literary; and cultural context and fresh; accessible translations by some of the most talented classicists working in the field today.rdquo;mdash;Bryan Doerries; author of The Theater of War: What Ancient Greek Tragedies Can Teach Us Today
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26 of 26 people found the following review helpful. This book will change the way you view graphic design. Perfect piece for almost anyone.By Digital DaseinThis book is a perfect foundation for a person looking to get into graphic design. It provides visual and written feedback in a perfect synthesis. although there is minor things I wish it did better.GOOD: It touches on essential graphic design principles.Whether youre a marketer or a undercover artist. this book provides a basic understanding of the graphic design field. It touches on typography. heiararchy. colors. layers and more! The introduction is engaging and sets the tone of the rest of the book. and the literature is well versed and informative without having to worry about not knowing graphic design lingo.GREAT: It provides wonderful examples that will inspire your inner artist.I like to pick up this book and look for inspiration. The art covers everything from user interface design (UI) to print design. While you may not know what your style is as a graphic design artist. this book will shed light on styles that may interest you.IMPROVEMENTS: It could go more in depth in certain areas.This book was a pleasure to read. but it was almost as if the section ended right when I wanted to dive into a topic more. That is the problem with having a book that covers the basics; It will occasionally fail to provide detailed information in certain areas. Suggesting it as an improvement does my opinion more justice rather than saying its a downfall. This book has the basics covered.Conclusion: I dont know how many graphic design books Ive been through that had horrible graphic design in them. but this book was a beautiful blend of information and visual examples. Maybe youre not an artist or maybe you are. this book will help you interpret the art you see in a world where graphic design is ubiquitous.1 of 1 people found the following review helpful. great for collegeBy Alexaused for an indesign class. it is very interesting.1 of 1 people found the following review helpful. One of my favorite design booksBy Natalie E.Shipping was great. It came within the week I ordered it. The book is so easy to read. Definitely keep this book if youre in the graphic design program. Youll refer to this book a lot when working on assignments etc.
