Hecuba The Trojan WomenAndromacheIn the three great war plays contained in this volume Euripides subjects the sufferings of Troys survivors to a harrowing examination.The horrific brutality which both women and children undergo evokes a response of unparalleled intensity in the playwright whom Aristotle called the most tragic of the poets. Yet the new battleground of the aftermath of war is one in which the women of Troy evince an overwhelming greatness of spirit. We weep for the aged Hecuba in her name play and in The Trojan Women; yet we respond with an at times appalled admiration to her resilience amid unrelieved suffering. Andromache; theslave-concubine of her husbands killer; endures her existence in the victors country with a Stoic nobility. Of their time yet timeless; these plays insist on the victory of the female spirit amid the horrors visited on them by the gods and men during war.ABOUT THE SERIES: For over 100 years Oxford Worlds Classics has made available the widest range of literature from around the globe. Each affordable volume reflects Oxfords commitment to scholarship; providing the most accurate text plus a wealth of other valuable features; including expert introductions by leading authorities; helpful notes to clarify the text; up-to-date bibliographies for further study; and much more.
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0 of 0 people found the following review helpful. I love this book!By Debbie A.This book makes me smile. I was looking for a picture book for my 97yr old grandmother. After returning several books because they only had black and white photos. I was happy that most of the images in this book are color. Its the perfect size too (about 7"sq). I admit a bias because as the title suggests. I Love Dogs. but looking at the images I cant help smiling at all the happy faces! I had to get a copy for myself too.0 of 0 people found the following review helpful. Five StarsBy ANN WILSONVery CUTE Book....0 of 0 people found the following review helpful. Very CuteBy illustrator/designer41I had the Meow book and this is just as adorable. Whats not to like about puppies. Of course. this book is only good for oooohing and aaaaahing over the puppies. but I wouldnt pass it up as a book for people looking for a type of puppy to buy.
