Sophocles : Ajax /
Sophocles' "Ajax" is one of the most disturbing and powerful surviving ancient tragedies. But it is also difficult to understand and interpret. What are we to make of its protagonist's extremism? Does Ajax deserve the isolation and divine punishment he experiences? Why is his sta...
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| Language: | English |
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London :
Bristol Classical Press,
2012.
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| Series: | Bristol classical press companions to Greek and Roman tragedy
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Table of Contents:
- Playwright, plot and performance
- Context and tradition
- Setting the Scene
- Ajax and Tecmessa
- Deception and suicide
- The quarrel
- Criticism and reception.
