A New Translation of “Medea”
Monday, September 29, 2008
Euripides’ classic play, "Medea," is based on the myth of Jason and Medea and was first produced in 431 BC. It’s one of the best-known plays from ancient Greece, and now Robin Robertson has written an acclaimed new translation of "Medea."
Event:
Robin Robertson will be giving a talk about his new translation of "Medea" and his own poetry
And will read from both
Mon. Sept. 29 at 6:30 PM
Dodge Hall, Room 501
Columbia University School of the Arts
(entrance off of 116th Street)
Guests:
Robin Robertson
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