- 134 pages
- English
- ePUB (mobile friendly)
- Available on iOS & Android
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Bacchae
About this book
An English translation of Euripides' tragedy based on the mythological story of King Pentheus of Thebes and his fateful encounter with the god DIonysus. Includes an introductory essay, extensive notes, appendices on lacuna, a geneological chart of the gods, and an essay by Valerie M. Warrior: "The Roman Bid to Control Bacchic Worship". The Focus Classical Library provides close translations with notes and essays to provide access to understanding Greek culture and the roots of contemprary thought.
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Table of contents
- Cover
- Bacchae
- Title Page
- Copyright
- Titles of Related Interest Available from Hackett Publishing
- Table of Contents
- Preface
- Dedication
- Dedication 2
- Introduction
- The Bacchae
- Appendix One: The lacuna after line 1300: Agave’s lament
- Appendix Two: The lacuna after line 1329
- Appendix Three: Genealogy Chart
- Appendix Four: “The Roman Bid to Control Bacchic Worship” An historical essay by Valerie M. Warrior
- Glossary of Important Themes and Terms
- Map
- Bibliography
- Back Cover