Publisher's Synopsis
The Bacchae of Euripides is a classical Greek tragedy written by Euripides in the 5th century BC. This particular edition was translated into English by Gilbert Murray and published in 1920. The play tells the story of Dionysus, the god of wine and fertility, who returns to his birthplace in Thebes to seek revenge on his family for denying his divine status. He uses his powers to drive the women of Thebes, including his own mother Semele, into a frenzied state of worship and madness. The play explores themes of power, religion, gender roles, and the consequences of denying one's true nature. Murray's translation is considered a classic and is widely studied in academic settings.This Is A New Release Of The Original 1920 Edition.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.
