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This book, consisting of three self-contained studies, deals with the Euripidean messenger-speech. The first study concerns the form of the messenger-speech, which is that of a first-person narrative, and the consequences of this form. The second study analyses the messenger's style of presentation. In the third study the place and function of the messenger-speech within the play is discussed. Although scholars have dealt with the messenger-speech before, there is no single, up-to-date work of reference available. The present study aims at filling this void, while making use of analytical tools deriving from narratology and drama-theory. Eight appendices are added, which provide the reader with complete lists of phenomena discussed in the main text. Often considered transparent and self-explanatory, the messenger-speeches are now shown to be both complex and subtle texts.

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'.. .her arguments proceed step by logical step with a satisfying and incisive clarity...with the analytical methods which this book provides, together with the eight appendices, one is well-armed indeed to analyse and appreciate to the full Euripides' narrative skill.'<br> Greece & Rome, 1992.<br>'.. .cette itude constitue une contribution miritoire la technique dramatique du plus jeune des Tragiques.'<br>Herman Van Looy, L'Antiquiti Classique, 1993.<br>' Viele gute Beobachtungen und scharfsinnige Bemerkungen zeichnen die inhaltsreiche und sorgfdltige Arbeit aus...'<br>Leif Bergson, Gnomon, 1994.<br> 'E.J. Brill produces beautiful books, and this is no exception.'<br>Kirk Ormand, Bryn Mawr Classical Review, 1994.<br>' The virtues of de Jong's work are notable. She is an acute and careful observer of the ancient texts, and she has made good use of a fresh perspective and more exact description of narrative discourse ...'<br>G. A. Machemer, American Journal of Philology, 1995.<br>' Es bleibt in diesem Bereich noch einiges zu entdecken, De J.'s Studie wird hierbei sehr hilfreich sein.'<br>Martin Hose Journal of Hellenic Studies, 1995.<br>'.. .ce livre permet d'approfondir les acquis de la thiorie littiraire, pricise la place d'Euripide dans l'histoire du ricit antique, et fait surtout comprendre avec prisicion les ressources de l'art d'Euripide dans les ricits de messagers qui ne sont pas seulement brillants et clairs mais aussi ilaboris et complexes.'<br>Sophie Rabau Revue des Etudes Grecques, 1995.<br>

'.. .her arguments proceed step by logical step with a satisfying and incisive clarity...with the analytical methods which this book provides, together with the eight appendices, one is well-armed indeed to analyse and appreciate to the full Euripides' narrative skill.' Greece & Rome, 1992. '.. .cette itude constitue une contribution miritoire la technique dramatique du plus jeune des Tragiques.' Herman Van Looy, L'Antiquiti Classique, 1993. ' Viele gute Beobachtungen und scharfsinnige Bemerkungen zeichnen die inhaltsreiche und sorgfdltige Arbeit aus...' Leif Bergson, Gnomon, 1994. 'E.J. Brill produces beautiful books, and this is no exception.' Kirk Ormand, Bryn Mawr Classical Review, 1994. ' The virtues of de Jong's work are notable. She is an acute and careful observer of the ancient texts, and she has made good use of a fresh perspective and more exact description of narrative discourse ...' G. A. Machemer, American Journal of Philology, 1995. ' Es bleibt in diesem Bereich noch einiges zu entdecken, De J.'s Studie wird hierbei sehr hilfreich sein.' Martin Hose Journal of Hellenic Studies, 1995. '.. .ce livre permet d'approfondir les acquis de la thiorie littiraire, pricise la place d'Euripide dans l'histoire du ricit antique, et fait surtout comprendre avec prisicion les ressources de l'art d'Euripide dans les ricits de messagers qui ne sont pas seulement brillants et clairs mais aussi ilaboris et complexes.' Sophie Rabau Revue des Etudes Grecques, 1995.

'.. .her arguments proceed step by logical step with a satisfying and incisive clarity...with the analytical methods which this book provides, together with the eight appendices, one is well-armed indeed to analyse and appreciate to the full Euripides' narrative skill.' Greece & Rome, 1992.'.. .cette itude constitue une contribution miritoire la technique dramatique du plus jeune des Tragiques.'Herman Van Looy, L'Antiquiti Classique, 1993.' Viele gute Beobachtungen und scharfsinnige Bemerkungen zeichnen die inhaltsreiche und sorgfdltige Arbeit aus...'Leif Bergson, Gnomon, 1994. 'E.J. Brill produces beautiful books, and this is no exception.'Kirk Ormand, Bryn Mawr Classical Review, 1994.' The virtues of de Jong's work are notable. She is an acute and careful observer of the ancient texts, and she has made good use of a fresh perspective and more exact description of narrative discourse ...'G. A. Machemer, American Journal of Philology, 1995.' Es bleibt in diesem Bereich noch einiges zu entdecken, De J.'s Studie wird hierbei sehr hilfreich sein.'Martin Hose Journal of Hellenic Studies, 1995.'.. .ce livre permet d'approfondir les acquis de la thiorie littiraire, pricise la place d'Euripide dans l'histoire du ricit antique, et fait surtout comprendre avec prisicion les ressources de l'art d'Euripide dans les ricits de messagers qui ne sont pas seulement brillants et clairs mais aussi ilaboris et complexes.'Sophie Rabau Revue des Etudes Grecques, 1995.

Author Information

Irene J.F. de Jong has been employed since 1988 as Research Fellow of the Classical Institute, University of Amsterdam. Publications include: Narrators and Focalizers. The Presentation of the Story in the Iliad (1987), 'The voice of Anonymity: tis-speeches in the Iliad', Eranos (1987), 'The Biter Bit. A Narratological Analysis of H. Aphr. 45-291', Wiener Studien (1989), 'Three Off-stage Characters in Euripides', Mnemosyne (1990).

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