Nothing Is as It Seems

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Focusing on Euripides' Hippolytus, Hanna M. Roisman offers an in-depth analysis of the play's themes and significant scenes, such as Hippolytus' prayer and Phaedra's confession. She explores the ancient preference for implicit storytelling and addresses the Athenian audience's reactions to the play. Roisman also examines the concept of tragedy in relation to Hippolytus, questioning the relevance of the tragic flaw. Additionally, the book includes comparisons with Seneca's Phaedra, making it a crucial resource for scholars of Greek tragedy and literature.