Greek & Roman 48

Euripide sceglie i suoi argomenti tra i miti meno noti o si sofferma su aspetti secondari dei grandi cicli epici e tragici. Nel Ciclope, il celebre episodio dell'Odissea è riletto in chiave comica e……続きを見る

Rappresentato per la prima volta nel 1604, Otello è la tragedia della gelosia: mostro che avvelena la mente e il cuore, creato dal nulla e sul nulla; strumento che il perfido Iago utilizza per corro……続きを見る

Abradatas was vorst van Susa en een bondgenoot van de Assyriërs tegen Cyrus. Als zijn gemalin Pantheia bij de inname van het Assyrische kamp in handen van Cyrus valt, terwijl hij zelf weg was op een……続きを見る

Contains Active Table of Contents (HTML) and in the end of book include a bonus link to the free audiobook. Often ranked as the greatest of Plato's many remarkable writings, this celebrated philosop……続きを見る

Gustav Schwab's “Die schönsten Sagen des klassischen Altertums”, zwischen 1838 ー 1840 in drei Teilen veröffentlicht, ist ein Klassiker der deutschen Jugendliteratur. Für Generationen war dieses Wer……続きを見る

Gustav Schwab's “Die schönsten Sagen des klassischen Altertums”, zwischen 1838 ー 1840 in drei Teilen veröffentlicht, ist ein Klassiker der deutschen Jugendliteratur. Für Generationen war dieses Wer……続きを見る

"There shall be no victory for the wolves, there is only me!" Marcos the Spartan, later known as Lupernikes; said the be so dour he makes Kalliades look cheerful. He enjoys his laconic reputation. H……続きを見る

"The Little Clay Cart" is a masterful Sanskrit play attributed to Śūdraka, notable for its vibrant portrayal of human emotions and societal norms during ancient Indian times. Blending elements of ro……続きを見る

In "Tamburlaine the Great, Part One," Christopher Marlowe presents an ambitious and grandiose narrative that explores the rise of the titular character, a shepherd who ascends to the heights of impe……続きを見る

Aeschylus's "The Suppliants" is a seminal work that traverses the intersection of divine intervention and human agency, set against the backdrop of the mythic struggle of the Danaids, the daughters ……続きを見る

In "Plays of Gods and Men," Edward Plunkett intricately weaves a tapestry of myth and humanity, merging classical themes with modern sensibilities. Through a series of compelling narratives, the pla……続きを見る

George Bernard Shaw's 'In the Beginning: B.C. 4004 (In the Garden of Eden)' is a thought-provoking and innovative exploration of the biblical account of creation. Shaw's literary style in this work ……続きを見る

John Lyly's "Endymion, The Man in the Moon" is a dazzling example of Elizabethan prose, seamlessly blending classical mythology with themes of love and desire. Written in 1591, the play captivates a……続きを見る

A bold new reconception of ancient Greek drama as a mode of philosophical thinking The Philosophical Stage offers an innovative approach to ancient Greek literature and thought that places drama at ……続きを見る

Vorhang auf für Romeo und Julia, das berühmteste Liebespaar der Welt! Diesmal sind die beiden Liebenden aus Shakespeares Tragödie von der Bühne herabgestiegen – direkt ins Bilderbuch: Die kindgerech……続きを見る

Karl Moor, der stattliche, kluge und eigentlich von Grund auf tugendsame Sohn eines fränkischen Grafen, gerät während seiner Studienzeit in Leipzig in die Gesellschaft einiger liederlicher Burschen ……続きを見る

Wer kennt sie nicht, die Geschichte von Mephisto, der versucht, Doktor Faust die Seele abzuhandeln! Aber wie lautet noch gleich die berühmte Gretchenfrage, was war des Pudels Kern und wer ist eigent……続きを見る

Götz von Berlichingen, der Ritter mit der eisernen Hand, ist durch Goethes Drama weltberühmt geworden und seine Respektlosigkeit gegenüber der Obrigkeit längst sprichwörtlich. Neuerdings aber schwin……続きを見る

Welche Religion ist die einzig wahre? – Eine bedeutende Frage, die die Menschen seit jeher beschäftigt und bis heute nichts von ihrer Aktualität verloren hat. Und auch diese Geschichte handelt davon……続きを見る

The Greek hero Odysseus, also known as Ulysses in Roman myths is returning home after the fall of Troy. It takes Odysseus ten years to reach Ithaca after the ten year Trojan War. In his absence, it ……続きを見る

Set during the Trojan War, the ten-year siege of the city of Troy by a coalition of Greek states, the Iliad tells of the battles and events during the weeks of a quarrel between King Agamemnon and t……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

Long ago, when gods and heroes walked the earth in triumph and tragedy, true love and epic deeds were set among the stars… The Gods do not take kindly to sins committed against Olympus. When Tantalu……続きを見る

Long ago, when gods and heroes walked the earth in triumph and tragedy, true love and epic deeds were set among the stars… In the ancient land of Greece, at a time when kings warred and the people s……続きを見る

Prometeu na mitologia grega, é um titã (da segunda geração), filho de Jápeto (filho de Urano; um incesto entre Urano e Gaia e irmão de Atlas, Epimeteu e Menoécio. Algumas fontes citam sua mãe como s……続きを見る

QUESTO LIBRO È A LAYOUT FISSO In questo dramma in quattro atti, ultima opera teatrale di Hauptmann, si narra la storia di Matthias Clausen, il quale, giunto al tramonto della sua esistenza, si innam……続きを見る

Written Voices, Spoken Signs is a stimulating introduction to new perspectives on Homer and other traditional epics. Taking advantage of recent research on language and social exchange, the nine ess……続きを見る

This new comparative reading of Euripides' Bacchae and Aristophanes' Frogs sets the two plays squarely in their contemporary social and political context and explores their impact on the audiences o……続きを見る

En idioma español claro y comprensible, alejado de las traducciones tradicionales repletas de latinismos y palabras rebuscadas, presentamos una de las obras principales del teatro griego clásico. Es……続きを見る

History of the Conversion of Armenia sets out in details the events, mainly related to the conversion of Armenia to Christianity in the early fourth century. There are nearly twenty versions of the ……続きを見る