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The narrative centers on a conflicted leader faced with the moral dilemma of sacrificing his daughter, Iphigenia, to achieve his ambitions. Rachel Hadas presents a fresh and eloquent translation of Euripides's captivating plays, "Iphigenia in Aulis" and "Iphigenia among the Taurians," making these classic tales accessible to contemporary audiences. The themes of sacrifice, power, and familial loyalty resonate throughout, highlighting the emotional depth and complexity of the characters involved.
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The Iphigenia Plays: New Verse Translations, Euripides
- Language
- Released
- 2018
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- Title
- The Iphigenia Plays: New Verse Translations
- Language
- English
- Authors
- Euripides
- Publisher
- Northwestern University Press
- Released
- 2018
- Format
- Paperback
- Pages
- 176
- ISBN13
- 9780810137233
- Category
- Theatre / Drama
- Description
- The narrative centers on a conflicted leader faced with the moral dilemma of sacrificing his daughter, Iphigenia, to achieve his ambitions. Rachel Hadas presents a fresh and eloquent translation of Euripides's captivating plays, "Iphigenia in Aulis" and "Iphigenia among the Taurians," making these classic tales accessible to contemporary audiences. The themes of sacrifice, power, and familial loyalty resonate throughout, highlighting the emotional depth and complexity of the characters involved.