Publisher's Synopsis
The Bacchae of Euripides is a classic Greek tragedy that was first performed in 405 BCE. This particular edition, published in 1871, features a revised text and a detailed commentary by the author Euripides. The play follows the story of King Pentheus of Thebes, who refuses to acknowledge the divinity of the god Dionysus and tries to suppress the worship of his cult. As a result, Pentheus is punished by Dionysus, who drives him mad and leads him to his own destruction. The Bacchae is a powerful exploration of the dangers of hubris and the consequences of denying the gods, and it continues to be studied and performed to this day. Euripides' commentary provides valuable insights into the play's themes, characters, and historical context, making this edition an excellent resource for students and scholars of ancient Greek 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.
