Includes bibliographical references, chronology, glossary, and index.
Contents:
The play in its context -- Theatrical festivals and the mythical tradition -- Dramatic structure and unity -- Interpreting the acton: Hecuba and the power of persuasion -- Hecuba's revenge -- The role of the chorus -- Sizing up revenge tragedy -- Performances of Hecuba.
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