Using deconstructionist and feminist theory, this book investigates the theme of the lost voice of truth and justice in four plays by Euripides. It sheds new light on the source of Euripides' tragic power and enduring appeal, and reveals the...
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Using deconstructionist and feminist theory, this book investigates the theme of the lost voice of truth and justice in four plays by Euripides. It sheds new light on the source of Euripides' tragic power and enduring appeal, and reveals the surprising relevance of his works for our own day
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Cover; Half-title; Title; Copyright; Dedication; Contents; Acknowledgments; Note on the Use of Greek; Introduction; 1 The ""Just Voice"" and ""Word of Truth"": Divine Revelation or Mythopoetic Construct?; 2 The ""Just Voice"" as Paradigmatic Metaphor in the Hippolytus; 3 The Body's Cry for Justice in the Hecuba; 4 The Voice of Apollo and the ""Empire of Signs"" in the Ion; 5 Where is the glory of Troy? Heroic Fame in the Helen; Epilogue; Works Cited; General Index; Greek Citation Index; English Citation Index
