Bacchae

by Ken McLeish (Translator), Kenneth McLeish (Translator)

Overview

Euripides' classic drama about the often mortifying consequences of the unbridled—and frequently hysterical—celebration of the feast of Dionysus, the God of wine.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9781854594112
Publisher:	Theatre Communications Group
Publication date:	04/01/1999
Series:	Drama Classics
Edition description:	Revised ed.
Pages:	96
Product dimensions:	4.20(w) x 6.30(h) x 0.30(d)

Table of Contents

	Preface	vi
	Background to the story of Bacchae	vii
	Map of Ancient Greece	viii
	List of characters	1
	Commentary and translation	2
	Synopsis of the play	94
	Pronunciation of names	96
	Introduction to the Greek Theatre	97
	Time line	101
	Index	102

Editorial Reviews

Offers a new line-for-line translation of Euripides' play about the consequences of an attempt in Thebes to suppress the cult of Dionysus. An introduction discusses the cultural background of the play, its author, and ancient tragic theater, and suggests psychological, moral, religious, and political issues raised by the play. --Annotation c. by Book News, Inc., Portland, Or.

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