Achilles in Greek Tragedy

Achilles in Greek Tragedy
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Publisher : Cambridge University Press
Total Pages : 248
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ISBN-10 : 0521038928
ISBN-13 : 9780521038928
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Book Synopsis Achilles in Greek Tragedy by : Pantelis Michelakis

Download or read book Achilles in Greek Tragedy written by Pantelis Michelakis and published by Cambridge University Press. This book was released on 2007-08-13 with total page 248 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Examines how the tragic dramatists persistently appropriated Achilles to address the concerns of their time.


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