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Tantalus : an ancient myth for a new millenium / John Barton.
Van Pelt Library PR6052.A762 T368 2000
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- Format:
- Book
- Author/Creator:
- Barton, John, 1928-2018.
- Series:
- Absolute classics (London, England)
- Absolute classics
- Language:
- English
- Subjects (All):
- Trojan War--Drama.
- Genre:
- Drama.
- Physical Description:
- 511 pages : genealogical tables ; 21 cm.
- Place of Publication:
- London : Oberon, 2000.
- Summary:
- body
- In "Tantalus," we return to Ancient Greece to view the origins and outcome of the Trojan Wars with a modern eye. The legend, handed down through the ages in fragments, remains at the core of Western civilization. In this ten-part epic drama, the story is told complete. Achilles, Helen of Troy, Cassandra, Orestes and the heroes of Greek myth face up to the questions and dilemmas of a world at war.
- Contents:
- pt.1. The outbreak of war
- pt.2. The war
- pt.3 The homecomings.
- Notes:
- "Ten new plays"--Cover.
- ISBN:
- 1840021608
- OCLC:
- 44652100
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