Bibliograph

Medea, and other playsEuripides.

Type

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Medea, and other playsEuripides.

Language

eng

Index

no index present

Literary Form

non fiction

Main title

Medea, and other playsEuripides.

Nature of contents

dictionaries

Series statement

The Penguin classics, L129

Summary

Collected here are four of Euripides' tragedies: "Alcestis," "Medea," "The Heracleidae," and "Hippolytus." "Alcestis" follows Ardemus' attempt to rescue his beloved wife Prince Alcestis in Hades. "Medea" tells the horrific tale of a woman who seeks revenge on her husband by killing her children. "The Heracleidae" is a tragedy of justice and virtue involving the children of the great Heracles. Lastly, "Hippolytus" tells of Hippolytus, son of Theseus, and his tragic fall at the hands of Phaedra. For the lover of drama and the ancient world, this collection is not to be missed-Euripides is seen here in all of his valor and brilliance

Target audience

adult

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Contributor