Euripides
Grief Lessons: Four Plays (NYBR Classics)
- ISBN 13:
- 9781590172537
- author:
- Euripides
- format:
- Paperback
- publisher:
- NYRB Classics
- language:
- English
- Publication Year:
- 2009
- Pages:
- 312
- Dimensions:
- 138mm X 204mm
- Genre:
- Plays, playscripts
- Condition:
- New
- Availability:
- Item usually sent within 5 working days
Description
Euripides' Four Plays: A Collection of Tragedies In ancient Athens, Euripides was renowned for his unflinching portrayals of human nature, which often shocked and fascinated audiences. His plays rarely won top prizes in the democratic competitions of his time, but their powerful blend of realism and intensity captivated a wider Greek world. This collection brings together four of Euripides' most significant tragedies: Herakles, Hekabe, Hippolytos, and Alkestis. Translated by contemporary poet and classicist Anne Carson, these plays offer a glimpse into the darker aspects of human experience. The volume also includes brief introductions to each play, as well as two essays that explore the nature of tragedy and Euripides' own creative process. With its unique blend of realism and emotional depth, this collection provides a compelling insight into the world of ancient Greek tragedy.
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