Euripides Danae and Dictys : Introduction, Text and Commentary.

Intro -- Preface -- Abbreviations -- General Introduction -- 1. Introductory Note -- 2. The Danae and Dictys and the Transmission of Euripides -- 3. Exploring the Evidence -- Euripides' Danae: -- 1. The Legend -- la. The Mythical Background -- lb. The Legend in Attic Tragedy -- lc. The Legend in Attic Comedy -- 1d. The Legend in Latin Literature -- 1. Date -- 2. Dramatis Personae and Seting -- 3. Plot-Structure -- 4. Reception -- Text -- Commentary -- Euripides' Dictys: -- 1. The Legend -- la. The Mythical Background -- lb. The Legend in Attic Tragedy -- lc. The Legend in Attic Comedy -- 1d. Later Versions -- 1. Date -- 2. Dramatis Personae -- 3. Plot-Structure -- 4. Setting -- 5. Reception -- Text -- Commentary -- Appendix: The ‚Danae-prologue' ([E.] fr. 1132 Kn) -- 1. Diagnosis of Spuriousness -- 2. Sources -- 3. Style -- 4. Dramatic Technique -- Conclusion -- Bibliography -- Indexes -- Plates.

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