Synopses & Reviews
The theme of SophoclesâPhiloctetes is of lasting significance. It revolves round Neoptolemusâstruggles with his conscience, and Philoctetesâstrength in adversity and refusal to accept any compromise. Sophocles explores the relationship between the two central characters with powerful subtlety. The main emphasis in Professor Websterâs commentary is on explaining the impact of the play through metre and language rather than on the examination and comparison of points of grammatical and syntactical usage. He deals with all the essential problems of the play at a level appropriate to the needs of students in the upper forms of schools and at university.
Synopsis
\'A useful edition, with a good introduction and helpful notes...contains welcome information.\' \[I\]The Classical Outlook\[/I\]
Synopsis
The main emphasis in Professor Websterâs commentary is on explaining the impact of the play through metre and language rather than on the examination and comparison of points of grammatical and syntactical usage. He deals with all the essential problems of the play at a level appropriate to the needs of students in the upper forms of schools and at university.
Synopsis
The main emphasis is on explaining the impact of the play through metre and language.
Table of Contents
Preface; Abbreviations; Introduction; Philoctetes; Commentary; Appendices; Indexes to the commentary.