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Euripides: Suppliant Women

About Euripides: Suppliant Women

A group of Argive women beg King Theseus to bring about the burial of their sons who are being denied it by their Theban conquerors. The play explores themes of a just war, the family, the role and behaviour of women, and the education of Theseus, as he is transformed from a great hero into a great man. Text with facing translation and commentary.

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  • Language:
  • English
  • ISBN:
  • 9780856687846
  • Binding:
  • Paperback
  • Pages:
  • 268
  • Published:
  • December 19, 2006
  • Dimensions:
  • 148x212x22 mm.
  • Weight:
  • 374 g.
Delivery: 2-4 weeks
Expected delivery: December 13, 2024

Description of Euripides: Suppliant Women

A group of Argive women beg King Theseus to bring about the burial of their sons who are being denied it by their Theban conquerors. The play explores themes of a just war, the family, the role and behaviour of women, and the education of Theseus, as he is transformed from a great hero into a great man. Text with facing translation and commentary.

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