Helen

Helen is a play by the ancient Greek playwright Euripides, first performed in 412 BC. The play tells the story of Helen of Troy, who was famously believed to have been abducted by Paris of Troy, leading to the Trojan War. However, in this version of the story, it is revealed that Helen was actually taken to Egypt by the god Hermes, and a phantom was left in her place to be taken to Troy. The play follows Helen as she is reunited with her husband Menelaus and they plot their escape from Egypt. Along the way, they encounter various obstacles, including the Egyptian king and his daughter, who both fall in love with Menelaus. The play explores themes of deception, love, and the power of the gods. It is considered one of Euripides' most light-hearted and comedic plays.HELEN Good friends, to what a fate am I united? Did not my mother bear me to be a monster to the world? For no woman, Hellene or barbarian, gives birth to babes in eggs inclosed, as they say Leda bare me to Zeus. My life and all I do is one miracle, partly owing to Hera, and partly is my beauty to blame. Would God I could rub my beauty out like a picture.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.