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# The Greek Plays: Sixteen Plays by Aeschylus, Sophocles, and Euripides (Modern Library Classics)

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desertcart.com: The Greek Plays: Sixteen Plays by Aeschylus, Sophocles, and Euripides (Modern Library Classics): 9780812983098: Sophocles, Aeschylus, Euripides, Lefkowitz, Mary, Romm, James: Books

Review: This is why anthologies were made. - This volume of Greek Plays has me blown away. Before each play there is a page or two detailing the contents and themes of the play, (spoilers aplenty during those prefaces so beware) and a section dedicated to the playwright’s life and to the impact his plays had on the world during the time in which he produced them, alongside with a few illustrations. And if that wasn’t enough, they supply you with footnotes alongside your reading to help guide you along the way in case you get stuck once an unfamiliar word creeps up. Sixteen plays reside in this volume which were manufactured by the three most important Greek playwrights of their time, Aeschylus, Sophocles and Euripides. Aeschylus’ Oresteia trilogy, Agamemnon, The Libation Bearers and The Eumenides are in this volume, as well as Prometheus Bound. Sophocles’ Antigone, Electra and his two Oedipus plays are in here as well, finished off by Euripides’ Medea, The Bacchae, Hippolytus and Trojan women. The paper feels good, the cover is soft and the translations are modern but powerful, retaining the poetic flair that the plays are famous for while remaining accessible to the modern day reader. If I had to nitpick for any negatives, I’d say that this volume’s size is bigger than I anticipated. I have to sit up and read which may not be a problem for many of you out there, but I like to lie down as I read so this posed a challenge which I hadn’t anticipated but it was one that I easily conquered. You definitely can’t read this in any position you desire, so bear that in mind. The last thing I could see someone having a negative view of are the copious amount of footnotes. Now as I’ve previously stated, I am a fan of the footnotes, but I could easily see someone being bogged down by the sheer volume of footnotes that one may begin to believe their interpretations of the play are been swayed by the footnotes as opposed to their own genuine interpretation. All in all a great edition that is also very beginner friendly so if you’re interested in The Greek Plays but don’t know where to start, I recommend purchasing this volume as you get the most bang for your buck.
Review: Outstanding Translations! - Over the years, I have read several different translations of these classical Greek plays. I've read all the plays in this book and it contains the best translations I've seen. I'll cite three aspects of this excellent text. First, the translations themselves. Older works typically try to restate the original Greek poetry as English poetry, which forces too many uncomfortable phrasings. The plays in this book do not attempt to "re-poetize" the original Greek, but instead give the reader a clear, modern English rendition of the original text. Second, the text of each play is accompanied by numerous footnotes, explaining references that are frequently obscure to modern readers. Footnotes in the Kindle edition are very easy to read, as they are shown as simple popups. In the paper editions, the footnotes appear at the bottom of each page. Third, each play is preceded by an excellent introduction. My only wish is that the book contained more than sixteen plays. The comedies of Aristophanes, for example, are not included in this edition. The actual selection, however, is excellent.

## Technical Specifications

| Specification | Value |
|---------------|-------|
| Best Sellers Rank | #30,263 in Books ( See Top 100 in Books ) #6 in Ancient & Classical Literary Criticism (Books) #9 in Ancient & Classical Dramas & Plays #1,143 in Classic Literature & Fiction |
| Customer Reviews | 4.7 4.7 out of 5 stars (629) |
| Dimensions  | 6.11 x 1.5 x 9.16 inches |
| Edition  | Reprint |
| ISBN-10  | 0812983092 |
| ISBN-13  | 978-0812983098 |
| Item Weight  | 2.3 pounds |
| Language  | English |
| Print length  | 864 pages |
| Publication date  | September 5, 2017 |
| Publisher  | Modern Library |

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## Customer Reviews

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ This is why anthologies were made.
*by B***E on March 11, 2025*

This volume of Greek Plays has me blown away. Before each play there is a page or two detailing the contents and themes of the play, (spoilers aplenty during those prefaces so beware) and a section dedicated to the playwright’s life and to the impact his plays had on the world during the time in which he produced them, alongside with a few illustrations. And if that wasn’t enough, they supply you with footnotes alongside your reading to help guide you along the way in case you get stuck once an unfamiliar word creeps up. Sixteen plays reside in this volume which were manufactured by the three most important Greek playwrights of their time, Aeschylus, Sophocles and Euripides. Aeschylus’ Oresteia trilogy, Agamemnon, The Libation Bearers and The Eumenides are in this volume, as well as Prometheus Bound. Sophocles’ Antigone, Electra and his two Oedipus plays are in here as well, finished off by Euripides’ Medea, The Bacchae, Hippolytus and Trojan women. The paper feels good, the cover is soft and the translations are modern but powerful, retaining the poetic flair that the plays are famous for while remaining accessible to the modern day reader. If I had to nitpick for any negatives, I’d say that this volume’s size is bigger than I anticipated. I have to sit up and read which may not be a problem for many of you out there, but I like to lie down as I read so this posed a challenge which I hadn’t anticipated but it was one that I easily conquered. You definitely can’t read this in any position you desire, so bear that in mind. The last thing I could see someone having a negative view of are the copious amount of footnotes. Now as I’ve previously stated, I am a fan of the footnotes, but I could easily see someone being bogged down by the sheer volume of footnotes that one may begin to believe their interpretations of the play are been swayed by the footnotes as opposed to their own genuine interpretation. All in all a great edition that is also very beginner friendly so if you’re interested in The Greek Plays but don’t know where to start, I recommend purchasing this volume as you get the most bang for your buck.

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Outstanding Translations!
*by C***Z on May 11, 2020*

Over the years, I have read several different translations of these classical Greek plays. I've read all the plays in this book and it contains the best translations I've seen. I'll cite three aspects of this excellent text. First, the translations themselves. Older works typically try to restate the original Greek poetry as English poetry, which forces too many uncomfortable phrasings. The plays in this book do not attempt to "re-poetize" the original Greek, but instead give the reader a clear, modern English rendition of the original text. Second, the text of each play is accompanied by numerous footnotes, explaining references that are frequently obscure to modern readers. Footnotes in the Kindle edition are very easy to read, as they are shown as simple popups. In the paper editions, the footnotes appear at the bottom of each page. Third, each play is preceded by an excellent introduction. My only wish is that the book contained more than sixteen plays. The comedies of Aristophanes, for example, are not included in this edition. The actual selection, however, is excellent.

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Superior content, readable and historical
*by D***B on March 1, 2025*

Marvelous scholarship, modern translation, background and commentary adds to the experience. For me, this book makes these plays readable and enjoyable. Highly recommend.

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