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Stories from the Greek Tragedians - Church, Alfred J
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A masterful retelling in modern English of thirteen of the best-known classical Greek tragedies from the genre's most famous authors: Euripides, Aeschylus, and Sophocles. From the inspiring love story of Alcestis to the fiery vengeance of Medea, from the trials of Hercules to the death of Agamemnon, the vengeance of Electra to the Battle of Salamis, this book provides all the content and flavor of the original works in an accessible format for the contemporary reader. Greek tragedy is one of the oldest forms of theater in the world, and its stories are so timeless that many of its themes…mehr

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A masterful retelling in modern English of thirteen of the best-known classical Greek tragedies from the genre's most famous authors: Euripides, Aeschylus, and Sophocles. From the inspiring love story of Alcestis to the fiery vengeance of Medea, from the trials of Hercules to the death of Agamemnon, the vengeance of Electra to the Battle of Salamis, this book provides all the content and flavor of the original works in an accessible format for the contemporary reader. Greek tragedy is one of the oldest forms of theater in the world, and its stories are so timeless that many of its themes provided inspiration for Shakespeare. It reached its height in fifth century Athens, drawn upon myths from the oral traditions of archaic epics. Aeschylus (c. 525-456 BC) established the basic rules of tragic drama and is credited with inventing the trilogy, a series of three tragedies that tell one long story. Sophocles (c. 497-406 BC) was the first to introduce large numbers of actors onto the stage and he created the series-of-scenes format which the present-day theater still uses. Euripides (c. 480-406 BC) introduced the plot formats which have shaped theater to the present-day, particularly in the presentation of heroes as ordinary people in extraordinary circumstances. This is a vital work which will help round off any classical European education.
Autorenporträt
Alfred John Church was an English classical scholar born in London on January 29, 1829. He was educated at King's College, London, and Lincoln College, Oxford. After completing his education, Church took holy orders and became an assistant master at Merchant Taylors' School, where he worked from 1857 to 1870. His career as a scholar and educator allowed him to contribute significantly to classical literature and education. Church is well-known for his retellings of ancient Greek epics, making these texts accessible to a wider audience. He authored works such as The Story of the Iliad and The Story of the Odyssey, which were intended for educational purposes, bringing classical stories to life for younger readers. Church's expertise in ancient languages and classical works made him a respected figure in his field. He passed away on April 27, 1912, at the age of 83, in Richmond, United Kingdom, leaving behind a lasting legacy in the field of classical studies. Church's contributions to literature and education continue to be recognized today.