Ten Greek Plays in Contemporary Translation

Contemporary translations of nine Greek tragedies and one comedy are presented here, with introductions that provide facts essential to an understanding of each play. Lines in the translations are numbered to correspond to the original Greek texts. Editorial aids include a general introduction to Greek drama; a glossary which explains mythological, historical, and geographical allusions; an appendix which illustrates the structural parts of each play; biographical notes on the translators; and a bibliography.