This book provides a pioneering and provocative exploration of the rich synergies between adaptation studies and translation studies and is the first genuine attempt to discuss the rather loose usage of the concepts of translation and adaptation in terms of theatre and film. At the heart of this collection is the proposition that translation studies and adaptation studies have much to offer each other in practical and theoretical terms and can no longer exist independently from one another. As a result; it generates productive ideas within the contact zone between these two fields of study; both through new theoretical paradigms and detailed case studies. Such closely intertwined areas as translation and adaptation need to encounter each otherrsquo;s methodologies and perspectives in order to develop ever more rigorous approaches to the study of adaptation and translation phenomena; challenging current assumptions and prejudices in terms of both. The book includes contributions as diverse yet interrelated as Bakhtinrsquo;s notion of translation and adaptation; Bollywood adaptations of Shakespearersquo;s Othello; and an analysis of performance practice; itself arguably an adaptive practice; which uses a variety of languages from English and Greek to British and International Sign-Language. As translation and adaptation practices are an integral part of global cultural and political activities and agendas; it is ever more important to study such occurrences of rewriting and reshaping. By exploring and investigating interdisciplinary and cross-cultural perspectives and approaches; this volume investigates the impact such occurrences of rewriting have on the constructions and experiences of cultures while at the same time developing a rigorous methodological framework which will form the basis of future scholarship on performance and film; translation and adaptation.
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13 of 13 people found the following review helpful. ExcellentBy ArtemesiaThis book contains the Greek text of Euripides Medea with a comprehensive commentary by Donald Mastronarde. The commentary is very thorough and helpful; geared not only to the undergraduate with grammar references (to Smyth); explanatory notes; unusual vocabulary; and hapaxes; but also includes scholarly references in places. I found the commentary less frustrating than many - it offered clear notes on nearly all of the questions I had as I read; and was good at explaining vernacular expressions. There were also good explanations on how each stasimon and episode related to the work as a whole.But in particular; the introductory sections - the first 108 pages of 425 pages - are really comprehensive. There are chapters on Euripides the playwright; the structure and themes of the work; the Medea myth and the works contribution to it; problems; other versions of the Medea myth and its life after Euripides version; the text; and a really good clear section on the structural elements of Greek tragedy (which I have bookmarked for future reference). Then there are sections on language and style; and meter.I have come to expect excellence from the Cambridge series and I must say that I havent been disappointed by this edition.2 of 2 people found the following review helpful. Excellent Edition of Euripides Medea: Greek Text; CommentaryBy Michael FishbeinProfessor Mastronardes edition of Euripides Medea contains the Greek text; along with a full introduction to the play; its dramaturgy; and its language. The commentary is thorough and; what is unusual for such things; very readable; focusing on issues of character and dramaturgy; in addition to the expected philological and linguistic material. Highly recommended for intermediate and advanced students of Classical Greek.1 of 1 people found the following review helpful. An essential play for PagansBy Jenny ElliottThis play is for those who are looking for a closer connection and information on the God Dionysus. The play describes how the Maenads worshiped the Great God of Wine; Ecstasy; and Wild Abandonment. I great price and a great read!