Richard Porson Books

World premiere of a new version of Euripides' classic Medea. Plays in London as part of the Almeida's Greek Season. Medea's marriage is breaking up. And so is everything else. Testing the limits of revenge and liberty, Euripides' seminal play cuts to the heart of gender politics and asks what it means to be a woman and a wife. One of world drama's most infamous characters is brought to controversial new life by Almeida Artistic Director Rupert Goold (The Merchant of Venice, King Charles III, American Psycho) and award-winning writer Rachel Cusk (Outline, Aftermath).

This satirical work by Alexander Pope is a parody of his own poem, 'Eloisa to Abelard'. It was published anonymously in 1730 and caused a sensation at the time. This edition includes commentary by George Tierney, John Matthews, and Richard Porson, which provides valuable insight into the poem's historical and literary context.

Recollections of the Table-Talk of Samuel Rogers is a delightful collection of anecdotes and witticisms from one of the most famous literary salons of the early 19th century. Including contributions from luminaries such as Lord Byron, William Wordsworth, and Sir Walter Scott, this book offers a unique window into the world of the Romantic poets. This edition includes commentary and analysis from leading literary scholars.

This work presents a series of letters responding to Archdeacon Travis's defense of the Three Heavenly Witnesses, a controversial biblical passage. The author engages critically with theological arguments, addressing key issues of doctrine and scriptural interpretation. As an unchanged reprint of the original 1790 edition, it offers readers historical insights into early debates on biblical texts and the nature of Christian belief. The letters reflect the rigor of theological discourse during that period.

The book is a facsimile reprint, which means it reproduces the original work as closely as possible. Readers should be aware that it may include imperfections such as marks, notations, marginalia, and flawed pages, reflecting its historical context.