Publisher's Synopsis
Euripides Tragoediae Sex: Medea, Hippolytus, Alcestis, Hecuba, Phoenissae, Orestes (1869) is a book that contains six plays by the ancient Greek playwright Euripides. The plays included in this book are Medea, Hippolytus, Alcestis, Hecuba, Phoenissae, and Orestes. Medea is a tragedy that tells the story of a woman who seeks revenge against her husband after he betrays her. Hippolytus is a play about a young man who is falsely accused of rape, and his tragic fate. Alcestis is a drama about a woman who sacrifices herself to save her husband's life. Hecuba is a play about the aftermath of the Trojan War, and the tragic fate of the queen of Troy. Phoenissae is a drama about the conflict between two brothers for the throne of Thebes. Orestes is a tragedy about a young man who seeks revenge against his mother for murdering his father. These plays are considered some of the greatest works of Greek literature and are still studied and performed today. Euripides is known for his complex characters, psychological depth, and innovative use of language and structure. This book is a valuable resource for anyone interested in Greek drama, literature, or classical studies.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.
