Greek & Roman 3

In "The Frogs," Aristophanes employs sharp wit and vibrant dialogue to explore themes of artistic merit and cultural decline in classical Athens. This comedic play, set in the underworld, follows th……続きを見る

In Molière's captivating play "Psyche," the tensions between romance and comedy unfold through a rich tapestry of witty dialogue and clever wordplay. Set against the backdrop of the early 17th-centu……続きを見る

In "The Clouds," Aristophanes crafts a sharp and satirical comedy that critiques the intellectual trends of 5th-century Athens, particularly the rise of sophistry and the emerging new philosophies. ……続きを見る

In "Hippolytus" and "The Bacchae," Euripides crafts two profound tragedies that delve into the intricacies of human emotion, divine retribution, and societal norms. "Hippolytus" explores themes of d……続きを見る

The House of Atreus compiles three of Aeschylus's most profound tragedies: Agamemnon, The Libation Bearers, and The Furies, exploring the themes of fate, justice, and the cyclical nature of violence……続きを見る

In "Sakoontala; Or, The Lost Ring," Kalidasa masterfully weaves a rich tapestry of love, destiny, and the treacherous nature of memory, encapsulated within the framework of a classical Indian narrat……続きを見る

Specimens of Greek Tragedy 'ー Aeschylus and Sophocles is a profound collection that encapsulates the essence of ancient Greek theatrical art, showcasing the pivotal works that have shaped the found……続きを見る

The "Book of Illustrations" is an exemplary compilation that traverses the grand themes of fate, divine intervention, and moral dilemmas as anchored in the classics of ancient Greek tragedy. This an……続きを見る

In his profound philosophical play, "Life Is a Dream," Pedro Calder√≥n de la Barca delves into the nature of reality and illusion through the story of Segismundo, a prince imprisoned from birth due ……続きを見る

This is an easy-to-read retelling of Elizabethan playwright George Peele's THE ARRAIGNMENT OF PARIS. Inscribed on a golden apple is the phrase "For the fairest," written in written in Latin (in Peel……続きを見る

Plutarch´s "Parallel Lives" (AKA Lives of the Noble Greeks and Romans) is a collection of biographies about great men and leaders from Greece and Rome. The book is structured in pairs of biographies……続きを見る

Considered lurid and shocking by mid-19th-century standards, Wuthering Heights was initially thought to be such a publishing risk that its author, Emily Brontë, was asked to pay some of the publicat……続きを見る

How much do you know about the Greek myths of Perseus and Medusa? This eBook by N.J Gar will introduce you to the timeless tales of Perseus (Clash of the Titans, anyone?) and Medusa (snake hair, don……続きを見る

While Homer's existence as a historical person is still a topic of debate, the writings attributed to the name have made their mark not only on Greek history and literature, but upon western civiliz……続きを見る

The final novel by the acclaimed writer places heroine Anne Elliot, a woman of integrity and deep emotion, against the brutality and hypocrisy of Regency England. 続きを見る

Medea finds her position in the Greek world threatened when her husband Jason attempts to leave her for a Greek princess of Corinth. In this classic translation of Seneca’s Medea, Ella Harris retain……続きを見る

Dieses eBook: "Iphigenie auf Tauris" ist mit einem detaillierten und dynamischen Inhaltsverzeichnis versehen und wurde sorgfältig korrekturgelesen. Der Halbgott Tantalus war einst bei den Göttern we……続きを見る

Wu Ze Tian was one of the first [& only] women to rule Imperial China & getting there made her ruthless & deadly, dark & uncontrollable. But along the way, she became a master of many forces: admini……続きを見る

Aeschylus' The Oresteia Trilogy is a classic example of ancient Greek tragedy, exploring themes of justice, revenge, and the balance between chaos and order. The trilogy consists of three plays: Aga……続きを見る

While Homer's existence as a historical person is still a topic of debate, the writings attributed to the name have made their mark not only on Greek history and literature, but upon western civiliz……続きを見る

'Jane Eyre' is a story about an orphan child. Jane's parents died when she was still too little to remember them, and it is her uncle (her mother's brother) who takes her in. Jane's uncle also dies ……続きを見る

Franz Grillparzer (1791–1872) war der bedeutendste österreichische Dramatiker des 19. Jahrhunderts. Beeinflusst vom Wiener Volksstück, aber auch von der Weimarer Klassik und der Romantik, schuf er e……続きを見る

Anthology of Epic Poems, is a collection of epic poems collected for you with a Active table of contents, to make reading more enjoyable. This collection includes: -The Iliad and The Odyssey by Home……続きを見る

This classic of Japanese studies presents extensive information about the history, culture and practice of Noh dramaーone of Japan's most treasured dramatic art forms. Noh as an independent and orig……続きを見る

'Electrifying . . . This four-hour epic of ambition and power is a sinewy reworking of Aeschylus that explodes into a cacophonous climax.' GUARDIAN ***** Aeschylus' Oresteia opens with Agamemnon sac……続きを見る

While Homer's existence as a historical person is still a topic of debate, the writings attributed to the name have made their mark not only on Greek history and literature, but upon western civiliz……続きを見る

Antigone is universally celebrated as the ultimate figure of ethical resistance to the state power which oversteps its legitimate scope and as the defender of simple human dignity (more important th……続きを見る

Plato (428/427–348/347 BCE) was a Greek philosopher and mathematician of the Classic Age who founded the Academy of Athens. Noted as a student of Socrates, Plato has distinguished himself as one of ……続きを見る

Margaret Alexiou's The Ritual Lament in Greek Tradition, first published in 1974, has long since been established as a classic in several fields. This is the only generic and diachronic study of lea……続きを見る

Somewhere in Time SAMPLER Ancient Roman romance. Hitler’s Germany.  1890’s New Orleans. This historical fiction sampler will transport you to to the past and let you experience t……続きを見る