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The collection features four significant plays by Euripides, showcasing his mastery of tragic and tragicomic themes. "Alcestis" tells of a woman's self-sacrifice for her husband, while "Medea" explores revenge and betrayal. "Hippolytus" delves into themes of desire and familial conflict, leading to tragic consequences, and "Iphigenia at Aulis" highlights the moral dilemmas of sacrifice for glory. Known for his innovative language and deep exploration of gender, power, and morality, these works remain influential in literature and theater.
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Alcestis And Other Plays (1887), Euripides
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- Released
- 2009
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- Title
- Alcestis And Other Plays (1887)
- Language
- English
- Authors
- Euripides
- Publisher
- Kessinger Publishing, LLC
- Released
- 2009
- Format
- Paperback
- Pages
- 288
- ISBN13
- 9781437475814
- Category
- Theatre / Drama
- Description
- The collection features four significant plays by Euripides, showcasing his mastery of tragic and tragicomic themes. "Alcestis" tells of a woman's self-sacrifice for her husband, while "Medea" explores revenge and betrayal. "Hippolytus" delves into themes of desire and familial conflict, leading to tragic consequences, and "Iphigenia at Aulis" highlights the moral dilemmas of sacrifice for glory. Known for his innovative language and deep exploration of gender, power, and morality, these works remain influential in literature and theater.