Publisher's Synopsis
Heracles is a Greek tragedy written by Euripides, one of the most famous playwrights of ancient Greece. The play tells the story of Heracles, a demigod known for his strength and bravery, who returns home after completing his famous twelve labors. However, upon his arrival, he discovers that his wife and children have been murdered by his own father-in-law, King Eurystheus, as revenge for Heracles' past deeds. Heracles is consumed by grief and rage, and he seeks revenge against Eurystheus. However, the goddess Athena intervenes, urging him to control his emotions and seek justice through the legal system. Heracles agrees, but his path to justice is not easy. He is put on trial for the murder of his own family, and must defend himself against accusations from his enemies. Throughout the play, Euripides explores themes of justice, revenge, and the power of the gods. He also portrays Heracles as a complex and flawed character, struggling with the consequences of his actions and his own mortality. Overall, Heracles is a powerful and thought-provoking play that showcases Euripides' skill as a playwright and his deep understanding of human nature. It remains a classic of Greek literature and a timeless exploration of the human condition.Daughter, there may yet be a happy escape from present troubles for me and thee; my son, thy husband, may yet arrive. So calm thyself, and wipe those tears from thy children's eyes, and soothe them with soft words, inventing a tale to delude them, piteous though such fraud be. Yea, for men's misfortunes ofttimes flag, and the stormy wind doth not always blow so strong, nor are the prosperous ever so; for all things change, making way for each other.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.
