It is designed to stand by itself as an interpretation of the original, but it will also be useful as an aid to reading the Greek text. "Whatever we now understand of Ptolemy ... is in this book."--Noel Swerdlow, University of Chicago
Readers interested in the intersection of political allegory, satire, and historical events will find this work to be a captivating exploration within the rich tapestry of English literature.
This introductory survey for those unfamiliar with Anouilh covers the whole of his work, up to and including the most recent plays available at the time of writing.
Literary Texts and the Greek Historian examines the range of responses to these texts and suggests new ways in which literary criticism can illuminate the society from which these texts sprang.
This book cuts across disciplines and scholarly methods, drawing from many backgrounds, including Communication, Linguistics, English, Business, Law, and Psychology.