Publisher's Synopsis
The Alcestis of Euripides is a play written by the ancient Greek playwright Euripides, which was first performed in Athens in 438 BC. 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 role of women in ancient Greek society. This particular edition of The Alcestis of Euripides was translated into English by Gilbert Murray and published in 1920. Murray was a renowned classicist and translator who specialized in ancient Greek literature. In addition to the translation, this edition includes an introduction by Murray that provides historical and cultural context for the play, as well as an analysis of its themes and symbolism. Overall, The Alcestis of Euripides is a classic work of literature that continues to be studied and performed today. This edition, translated by one of the most respected scholars in the field, provides a valuable resource for anyone interested in ancient Greek drama or the history of literature.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.
