Publisher's Synopsis
Scenes from Euripides: The Alcestis is a play written by the ancient Greek playwright Euripides in 438 BC. The play is a tragedy that tells the story of Alcestis, the wife of King Admetus, who volunteers to die in his place when he is fated to die. The play is set in ancient Greece and explores themes of love, sacrifice, and the human condition. The play is divided into several scenes, each of which highlights a different aspect of the story. The play begins with a prologue in which the god Apollo explains the background of the story. The first scene takes place in the palace of King Admetus, where he and his wife Alcestis are discussing his impending death. The second scene takes place outside the palace, where the chorus of women mourns Alcestis' sacrifice. The third scene takes place in the underworld, where Alcestis has gone to Hades. In this scene, she is reunited with her deceased brother and mother. The final scene takes place back in the palace, where Alcestis has been brought back to life by the god Heracles. The play ends with a celebration of life and the power of love. Scenes from Euripides: The Alcestis is a classic work of Greek tragedy that continues to be studied and performed today.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.
