Classical School Books by the same Author. 1. WALFORD'S HINTS on LATIN WRITING. price 1s. 6d. 2. WALFORD'S PROGRESSIVE EXERCISES in LATIN PROSE. With Reference to the Author's Hints on Latin Writing. 12mo. 2s. 6d. 3. WALFORD'S PROGRESSIVE EXERCISES in LATIN ELEGIAC VERSE. FIRST SERIES. Adapted, with References throughout, to the Syntax of Dr. Kennedy's Latin Grammar. 12mo. 2s. 6d.-KEY (for Teachers only), 24mo. price 58. *The KEY, being published for the sole use of those engaged in tuition, can only be procured by application to the Author, under cover to Messrs. LONGMAN and Co. 4. Royal 8vo. WALFORD'S PROGRESSIVE EXERCISES in LATIN ELEGIAC VERSE. SECOND SERIES. To which is prefixed a Grammar of Latin Poetry, mainly based on the Work of Jani. 12mo. price 2s. 6d. The Grammar of Latin Poetry may be had separately, price 1s. 5. WALFORD'S CARDS for CLASSICAL INSTRUCTION : No. 1. CARD of LATIN ACCIDENCE, price 18. No. 2. CARD of GREEK ACCIDENCE, price 18. No. 3. CARD of the GREEK ACCENTS, 5th Edition, price Sixpence. No. 5. CARD of GREEK PROSODY, price ls. 6. WALFORD'S PALESTRA MUSARUM, a Series of Classical Examination Papers for Composition in Latin and Greek Verse and Prose. A new and cheaper Edition, price 8s. ; or in 4 Parts, price 2s. each. London: LONGMAN, BROWN, GREEN, and LONGMANS. LONDON: Printed by SPOTTISWOODE & Co., HAND-BOOK OF THE GREEK DRAMA. BY EDWARD WALFORD, M.A. LATE SCHOLAR OF BALLIOL COLLEGE, OXFORD; AND FORMERLY ASSISTANT-MASTER LONDON: LONGMAN, BROWN, GREEN, AND LONGMANS. 1856. 243.9.58. PREFACE. THE Editor has long been persuaded that a brief and compendious Hand-Book of the Greek Drama would be welcomed by all persons who are engaged in Classical Tuition. The present work is one which aims rather at simple statement than at deep or original views: in fact to the latter it makes no pretensions. He has appended to the work a brief abstract or analysis of the Poetics of Aristotle, a treatise which, he fears, is but little studied in comparison of its deserts, and of which he purposes to bring out an edition, with English notes, if he meets with encouragement from those who are better able than himself to judge of the want of such a work. He has in conclusion to express his regret at the long delay which has occurred in the publication of his little work; which he now sends forth to the public in the hope that it may be judged a useful addition to the educational literature of the day. 28. Old Burlington Street, London, |