The Agon in Euripides
- ISBN-10
- 1383005109
- ISBN-13
- 9781383005103
- Category
- Debates and debating in literature
- Language
- English
- Published
- 2023
- Author
- Michael A. Lloyd
Description
The agon in classical tragedies is a type of formal debate, often reminiscent of the lawcourts, in which two characters debate central issues of the play. This study deals generally with formal debates in Euripides, giving particular attention to their dramatic context and function.
