Medea ordisce una vendetta tremenda contro il marito che l'ha abbandonata, uccidendo i propri figli e negandogli così l'autorità paterna istituzionalmente riconosciuta. Il genio di Euripide ci presenta un'eroina tragica totalmente nuova per la cultura greca del tempo, una donna appassionata e lucida, in cui l'impulso emotivo si unisce a un estremo controllo intellettuale.
This satirical work by Alexander Pope is a parody of his own poem, 'Eloisa to Abelard'. It was published anonymously in 1730 and caused a sensation at the time. This edition includes commentary by George Tierney, John Matthews, and Richard Porson, which provides valuable insight into the poem's historical and literary context.
Recollections of the Table-Talk of Samuel Rogers is a delightful collection of anecdotes and witticisms from one of the most famous literary salons of the early 19th century. Including contributions from luminaries such as Lord Byron, William Wordsworth, and Sir Walter Scott, this book offers a unique window into the world of the Romantic poets. This edition includes commentary and analysis from leading literary scholars.
In Answer to His Defence of the Three Heavenly Witnesses
This work presents a series of letters responding to Archdeacon Travis's defense of the Three Heavenly Witnesses, a controversial biblical passage. The author engages critically with theological arguments, addressing key issues of doctrine and scriptural interpretation. As an unchanged reprint of the original 1790 edition, it offers readers historical insights into early debates on biblical texts and the nature of Christian belief. The letters reflect the rigor of theological discourse during that period.
Or Porson's Letters To Travis Eclectically Examined (1867)
The book is a facsimile reprint, which means it reproduces the original work as closely as possible. Readers should be aware that it may include imperfections such as marks, notations, marginalia, and flawed pages, reflecting its historical context.