Language and Character in Euripides' Electra - Evert (Postdoctoral Research Associate van Emde Boas - Bog

This study of Euripides' Electra marries linguistics and literary criticism to provide novel insights into the interpretation of the play. Focusing on characterization, it demonstrates how the figures are shaped through their use of language, using new means of analysis to argue for a balanced interpretation and challenge prevailing views.