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Focusing on Seneca's "Troades," this edition presents a fresh Latin text alongside an English translation, complemented by an extensive introduction and critical commentary. Elaine Fantham argues that the play was not meant for performance, exploring the political and poetic decline in Rome during its creation. While reflecting on themes of tyranny and corruption, Seneca's work also showcases his admiration for Augustan poets, revealing an original voice within his imitative style. This edition marks a significant scholarly contribution to the understanding of Seneca's plays.
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Seneca's Troades, Elaine Fantham
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- Released
- 2019
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- Title
- Seneca's Troades
- Subtitle
- A Literary Introduction with Text, Translation and Commentary
- Language
- English
- Authors
- Elaine Fantham
- Publisher
- Princeton University Press
- Released
- 2019
- Format
- Paperback
- Pages
- 432
- ISBN13
- 9780691613772
- Category
- Theatre / Drama
- Description
- Focusing on Seneca's "Troades," this edition presents a fresh Latin text alongside an English translation, complemented by an extensive introduction and critical commentary. Elaine Fantham argues that the play was not meant for performance, exploring the political and poetic decline in Rome during its creation. While reflecting on themes of tyranny and corruption, Seneca's work also showcases his admiration for Augustan poets, revealing an original voice within his imitative style. This edition marks a significant scholarly contribution to the understanding of Seneca's plays.