Euripides
Alcestis: In a Version by Ted Hughes
- ISBN 13:
- 9780571205806
- author:
- Euripides
- format:
- Paperback
- publisher:
- Faber & Faber
- language:
- English
- Publication Year:
- 2000
- Pages:
- 96
- Genre:
- Drama texts, plays
- Condition:
- New
- Availability:
- Item usually sent within 10 working days
Description
Ted Hughes's version of Euripides' Alcestis is an inspired rethinking of the ancient story in terms of his own vision of human suffering. Written over several years, it was completed just months before Hughes's death in 1998. This translation and reinterpretation of a story showcases Hughes's unique voice and style, drawing on his earlier work such as Tales from Ovid (1997) and Birthday Letters (1998). The result is a powerful exploration of the human condition, one that continues to resonate with readers today. With its concise 96 pages, this paperback edition makes it easy to explore Hughes's take on Alcestis.
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