Overview

Euripides works with a common story pattern a young man (Hippolytus) becomes the object of a married woman's (Phaedra's) desire, rebuffs her sexual overtures, and is then falsely accused to the woman's husband (Theseus, Hippolytus' father) of rape. To this familiar tale Euripides adds the story of divine vengeance Aphrodite has brought about this passion in Phaedra in order to punish Hippolytus for contemning her neglecting her realm of sex and marriage. In working through these plots the play explores the themes of passion and moderation, speech and silence, honour and shame, and examines the relationship between gods and mortals. This play holds a particular place in Euripidean studies, not only because of its acknowledged excellence and influence, but also because it allows the unique opportunity to observe the playwright's 'rewriting' of his earlier play on the same mythological topic, remarkably replacing the brazen Phaedra of earlier legend and previous treatments with a virtuous woman.

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Author:   Michael R. Halleran (University of Washington (United States)) ,  Michael R. Halleran
Publisher:   Liverpool University Press
Imprint:   Aris & Phillips Ltd
Edition:   First published in the United Kingdom in 1995. Reprinted with corrections in 2000, 2004.
Dimensions:   Width: 14.70cm , Height: 1.70cm , Length: 21.00cm
Weight:   0.395kg
ISBN:  

9780856682414

ISBN 10:   0856682411
Pages:   288
Publication Date:   01 December 1995
Audience:   College/higher education ,  Professional and scholarly ,  Tertiary & Higher Education ,  Professional & Vocational
Format:   Paperback
Publisher's Status:   Active
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Language:   Greek, Ancient (to 1453)

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Michael R. Halleran is Professor of Classical Studies and Provost at the College of William & Mary, Williamsburg. He is author of 'Stagecraft in Euripides' (1985) and numerous articles, translations and commentaries on Greek literature and culture.

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