Accessible introductions to ancient tragedies discussing the main themes of a play and the developments in modern criticism, while also addressing the play's historical context and the history of its performance and adaptation. This book explores Dionysus place in Athenian religion, and what Euripides makes of him in the play.
Teaching Imperial Lessons
Focusing on the rhetoric of the Athenian empire, this study examines Thucydides' portrayal of the Peloponnesian War and contrasts it with representations in tragedy, funeral orations, and public art. It highlights the discrepancies between Thucydides' critical assessment of Athens and the more glorified depictions found in contemporary cultural expressions, offering insights into the complexities of Athenian identity and the narratives that shaped its legacy.