Greek Drama

In power, passion, and the brilliant display of moral conflict, the drama of ancient Greece remains unsurpassed. For this volume, Professor Moses Hadas chose nine plays that feature Greek drama at its finest: both the diversity and grandeur of its tragedy and the critical and satiric genius of its comedy, in outstanding translations of the past and present. His introduction explores the religious origins, modes of production, structure, and conventions of the Greek theater. Individual prefaces illuminate each play and clarify the author's place in the continuity of the Greek dramatic tradition. Included in this volume are Aeschylus' Agamemnon and Eumenides; Sophocles' Antigone, Oedipus the King, and Philoctetes; Euripides' Medea, Hippolytus, and Trojan Women; and Aristophanes' Frogs. A special preface by John Gassner discusses the influence and importance of these classics in world theater.