Publisher's Synopsis
Euripides Tragoediae Sex: Medea, Hippolytus, Alcestis, Hecuba, Phoenissae, Orestes (1869) is a collection of six Greek tragedies written by Euripides. The book includes the plays Medea, Hippolytus, Alcestis, Hecuba, Phoenissae, and Orestes, all of which are considered to be some of the greatest works of Greek literature. In Medea, the titular character seeks revenge against her unfaithful husband by killing their children. Hippolytus tells the story of a young man who rejects the advances of a queen and is subsequently cursed by her. Alcestis follows the story of a woman who sacrifices herself to save her husband's life. Hecuba depicts the aftermath of the Trojan War and the suffering of its survivors. Phoenissae is the story of two brothers who fight for control of Thebes. Orestes tells the tale of a man who seeks revenge against his mother for killing his father. The plays explore themes such as revenge, betrayal, sacrifice, and the consequences of one's actions. Euripides' writing is known for its psychological depth and complex characters. The book is considered a classic of Greek literature and has been studied and performed for centuries.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.
