--- product_id: 59696180 title: "Euripides: Medea (Cambridge Translations from Greek Drama)" price: "162.68 DT" currency: TND in_stock: true reviews_count: 13 url: https://www.desertcart.tn/products/59696180-euripides-medea-cambridge-translations-from-greek-drama store_origin: TN region: Tunisia --- # Ideal for A-level & undergrad study Practical staging & dramatic insights Comprehensive commentary & translation Euripides: Medea (Cambridge Translations from Greek Drama) **Price:** 162.68 DT **Availability:** ✅ In Stock ## Summary > 🎭 Unlock the timeless drama of Medea — where ancient tragedy meets modern study! ## Quick Answers - **What is this?** Euripides: Medea (Cambridge Translations from Greek Drama) - **How much does it cost?** 162.68 DT with free shipping - **Is it available?** Yes, in stock and ready to ship - **Where can I buy it?** [www.desertcart.tn](https://www.desertcart.tn/products/59696180-euripides-medea-cambridge-translations-from-greek-drama) ## Best For - Customers looking for quality international products ## Why This Product - Free international shipping included - Worldwide delivery with tracking - 15-day hassle-free returns ## Key Features - • **Academic Edge:** Perfectly tailored for A-level, undergraduate, and college classics or drama courses. - • **Complete Context:** Includes full synopsis and comprehensive introduction to Greek theatre for deeper understanding. - • **Study Made Simple:** Clear, easy-to-read translation paired with side-by-side commentary for effortless comprehension. - • **Dramatic Exploration:** Stimulating questions encourage creative thinking about staging and performance. - • **Engage with Ancient Drama:** Detailed commentary and discussion prompts bring Euripides' Medea to life for modern students. ## Overview Euripides: Medea (Cambridge Translations from Greek Drama) offers a fresh, accessible translation of the classic Greek tragedy, enhanced with detailed commentary, discussion questions, and staging insights. Designed primarily for A-level and undergraduate students, this edition supports deep engagement with the text and its dramatic qualities, making it an essential resource for classical civilisation and drama studies. ## Description Treating ancient plays as living drama. Classical Greek drama is brought vividly to life in this series of new translations. Students are encouraged to engage with the text through detailed commentaries,including suggestions for discussion and analysis. In addition, numerous practical questions stimulate ideas on staging and encourage students to explore the play's dramatic qualities. Medea is suitable for students of both Classical Civilisation and Drama. Useful features include full synopsis of the play, commentary alongside translation for easy reference and a comprehensive introduction to the Greek Theatre. Medea is aimed primarily at A-level and undergraduate students in the UK, and college students in North America. Review: Excellent translation and commentary - I can't honestly say I enjoyed reading this very much. I love Greek mythology, but when reading for pleasure I'd rather read a prose retelling. But there are times one has to study the original. In my case, this is one of the set books for my Open University module. This translation is clear and easy to read, and is accompanied by a very informative commentary, which I'm sure I will be referencing frequently when it's time to write my assignments. Review: stating it was laid out in a very easy to digest way - Purchased for my eldest son who is studying an OU Classics degree, and when asked about his thoughts, he was complementary about the book, stating it was laid out in a very easy to digest way, and made his tma submission (which he got 78% for) a lot easier than he anticipated. He was quite surprised how Euripides had written such a 'soap opera' play, when all the others seemed so political and serious. ## Features - New Store Stock ## Technical Specifications | Specification | Value | |---------------|-------| | Best Sellers Rank | 12,272 in Books ( See Top 100 in Books ) 12 in Drama for Young Adults 37 in Performing Arts Books for Young Adults 55 in Language Training by Language | | Customer Reviews | 4.5 out of 5 stars 96 Reviews | ## Images ![Euripides: Medea (Cambridge Translations from Greek Drama) - Image 1](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/61O4McdRSsL.jpg) ## Customer Reviews ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Excellent translation and commentary *by K***S on 3 May 2023* I can't honestly say I enjoyed reading this very much. I love Greek mythology, but when reading for pleasure I'd rather read a prose retelling. But there are times one has to study the original. In my case, this is one of the set books for my Open University module. This translation is clear and easy to read, and is accompanied by a very informative commentary, which I'm sure I will be referencing frequently when it's time to write my assignments. ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ stating it was laid out in a very easy to digest way *by L***X on 28 December 2016* Purchased for my eldest son who is studying an OU Classics degree, and when asked about his thoughts, he was complementary about the book, stating it was laid out in a very easy to digest way, and made his tma submission (which he got 78% for) a lot easier than he anticipated. He was quite surprised how Euripides had written such a 'soap opera' play, when all the others seemed so political and serious. ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐ A more modern Medea *by C***S on 1 March 2010* Of all the Greek tragedies, Medea arguably has the most modern concerns. Despite its shocking conclusion - Medea's ob scene murder of her two children condoned by Helios, the Sun God - this play revolves around the refugee experience, the question of historical/mythological narrative viewpoint, and raises questions about the position of women in a phallocentric society. Harrison's translation is fluent and treats the play as a play in a modern idiom. The notes are also very useful, both to the A-Level scholar and the interested play-goer. So why not 5 stars? Despite the above, I don't feel it really moves on significantly from Vellacott's seminal 1976 translation - a little more idiomatic, but not as radical as Tom Paulin's, to which I HAVE given 5 stars. Having said that, if this is to be used for A-Level study, then the notes and activities make the Harrison the preferred version, whilst the Paulin makes for a more compelling production. ## Frequently Bought Together - Euripides: Medea (Cambridge Translations from Greek Drama) - Circe - The Odyssey --- ## Why Shop on Desertcart? - 🛒 **Trusted by 1.3+ Million Shoppers** — Serving international shoppers since 2016 - 🌍 **Shop Globally** — Access 737+ million products across 21 categories - 💰 **No Hidden Fees** — All customs, duties, and taxes included in the price - 🔄 **15-Day Free Returns** — Hassle-free returns (30 days for PRO members) - 🔒 **Secure Payments** — Trusted payment options with buyer protection - ⭐ **TrustPilot Rated 4.5/5** — Based on 8,000+ happy customer reviews **Shop now:** [https://www.desertcart.tn/products/59696180-euripides-medea-cambridge-translations-from-greek-drama](https://www.desertcart.tn/products/59696180-euripides-medea-cambridge-translations-from-greek-drama) --- *Product available on Desertcart Tunisia* *Store origin: TN* *Last updated: 2026-09-11*