The Persae of Aeschylus

di Aeschylus (Autore)

H. D. Broadhead (Curatore)

Cambridge University Press, 2009

The Persae is the oldest of surviving plays and its subject matter is unique in ancient drama, since it is concerned with a recent historical event, the defeat of the Persians at Salamis; yet before the publication of this work in 1960, there had been no edition suitable for university students and scholars. This major edition - the first to be attempted on such a scale - incorporated much material that former editions had neglected, including a number of textual suggestions and elucidations. In his introduction, Dr Broadhead assesses the Persae as a work of dramatic art, considers how far Aeschylus' patriotism has coloured his presentation of the tragedy, discusses the possibility that the play is part of a tetralogy, and reviews the evidence for a Sicilian text. He also explains the principles followed in establishing the text, which is accompanied by select critical notes. There is a full-scale commentary, which takes account of the scholarship that was current when this volume was first published. The appendices form an important supplement, and include a conspectus of metres; notes on spirit raising, the tragic kommos, and Persian names; and an account of the battle of Salamis.

• Autore: Aeschylus
• Curatore: H. D. Broadhead
• Editore: Cambridge University Press
• Anno: 2009
• Rilegatura: Paperback / softback
• Pagine: 428 p.
• Dimensioni: 216 x 140 mm
• Peso: 540 gr.
• EAN: 9780521118095

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