A Guide to Ancient Greek Drama

“The discussion of the contexts of ancient Greek drama, its performance, ancient and modern, is thoroughgoing and scholarly. The synopses of the plays and interpretations are invaluable tools – a must on any scholar’s bookshelf.”
--Robin Bond, University of Canterbury

“Covering all the genres of Greek drama, and bringing in what is known about lost plays as well as those that we have, A Guide to Ancient Greek Drama, Second Edition is comprehensive, balanced, up-to-date, reliable and readable.  It presents a huge amount of information, but in a distinctive and winning voice.”
--Ruth Scodel, University of Michigan

“With revised sections on Sophocles and politics, and new discussions of Reception and vase-painting, the second edition of this handbook will be helpful to both students and scholars.”
--C.W. Marshall, University of British Columbia