Publisher's Synopsis
Scenes From Euripides: The Alcestis is a play written by the ancient Greek playwright Euripides. The play tells the story of Alcestis, the wife of King Admetus, who sacrifices herself in order to save her husband's life. The play explores themes of love, sacrifice, and the struggle between life and death.The play begins with Admetus receiving news that he is going to die. He is distraught and begs the gods to spare him. Apollo, who owes Admetus a debt, agrees to help him on the condition that someone else takes his place in death. Alcestis, Admetus' devoted wife, volunteers to die in his place.The play then follows the aftermath of Alcestis' sacrifice. Admetus is grief-stricken and cannot bear to live without his wife. However, Heracles, the famous Greek hero, arrives at the palace and convinces Admetus to let him take Alcestis back from the underworld. Heracles successfully brings Alcestis back to life, and the play ends with the couple's emotional reunion.Scenes From Euripides: The Alcestis is a powerful play that explores complex themes and emotions. Euripides' writing is both poetic and dramatic, and the play has been praised for its insight into the human condition. This edition of the play was first published in 1872 and includes a translation by Arthur S. Way.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.
