Euripides

Heracles and Other Plays: And Other Plays (Penguin Classics)

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ISBN 13:: 9780140447255
author:: Euripides
format:: Paperback
publisher:: Penguin Classics
language:: English
Publication Year:: 2002
Pages:: 416
Dimensions:: 129mm X 198mm
Genre:: Drama texts: classical, early & medieval
Condition:: New
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Euripides' 'Heracles and Other Plays' presents a tragic exploration of suffering and divine malignity, setting it apart from his other works which often incorporate comedic elements.

The plays in this collection demonstrate Euripides' challenge to the boundaries of Athenian drama. 'Ion', 'Iphigenia Among the Taurians', and 'Helen' feature complex plots with themes of reconciliation between family members, while 'Cyclops' uses satire to explore the consequences of a giant's inebriation.

Through these plays, Euripides offers a nuanced portrayal of human relationships and the complexities of the human condition, making this collection a valuable addition to any drama or classical literature collection.

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