Euripides: Trojan Women

In setting the stage for Euripides' 5th century BCE tragedy, Goff (classics, U. of Reading) provides historical-cultural context to this play about the aftermath of the legendary defeat of Troy by Greece and subjugation of its women. Following a close reading of The Trojan Women's themes and characters, she discusses major 20th century adaptations (often produced by women) showcasing its continued relevance to the suffering caused by war and human rights. The book includes a guide to further reading, bibliography, glossary, and chronology. Distributed by International Publishers Marketing. Annotation 穢2009 Book News, Inc., Portland, OR (booknews.com)