Andromache

Andromache is a Greek tragedy written by Euripides, set in the aftermath of the Trojan War. The play centers around Andromache, the widow of the Trojan hero Hector, who is now a slave to the son of Achilles, Neoptolemus. Andromache is torn between her loyalty to her dead husband and her duty to protect her young son, Astyanax, who is threatened with death by Neoptolemus' new wife, Hermione. The play explores themes of loyalty, revenge, and the consequences of war. Through the character of Andromache, Euripides also critiques the treatment of women in ancient Greek society. The play ends with a tragic twist, as Andromache is forced to make a heartbreaking decision to protect her son. Overall, Andromache is a powerful and thought-provoking work of ancient Greek literature.ANDROMACHE: Ah! kind companion of my bondage, for such thou art to her, who, erst thy queen, is now sunk in misery; what are they doing? What new schemes are they devising in their eagerness to take away my wretched life?This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.