Language and Character in Euripides' Electra
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Author | : Evert van Emde Boas |
Publisher | : Oxford University Press |
Total Pages | : 336 |
Release | : 2017 |
ISBN-10 | : 9780198793601 |
ISBN-13 | : 019879360X |
Rating | : 4/5 (01 Downloads) |
Book Synopsis Language and Character in Euripides' Electra by : Evert van Emde Boas
Book excerpt: This study of Euripides' Electra marries linguistics and literary criticism to provide novel insights into the interpretation of the play. Focusing on characterization, it demonstrates how the figures are shaped through their use of language, using new means of analysis to argue for a balanced interpretation and challenge prevailing views.