Medea of Euripides: Play Guide and Free Edition
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Medea of Euripides is catalogued by Project Gutenberg with author credits for Euripides (?–-406). The listed translation credits are Murray, Gilbert (1866–1957).
Catalogue synopsis
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"Medea of Euripides" by Euripides is a tragedy first performed in 431 BC. When Jason abandons Medea for a Corinthian princess, his former wife takes devastating revenge by murdering his new bride, father-in-law, and her own two sons before escaping to Athens. This Greek tragedy explores themes of betrayal, vengeance, and a woman's struggle for agency in a male-dominated world. The play has captivated audiences across centuries, becoming the most frequently performed Greek tragedy of the twentieth century.
Book and edition facts
- Title: Medea of Euripides
- Author credits: Euripides (?–-406)
- Catalogue language: English
- Translator credits: Murray, Gilbert (1866–1957)
Catalogue subjects
- Medea, consort of Aegeus, King of Athens (Mythological character) -- Drama
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- Category: Classics of Literature
- Category: Mythology, Legends & Folklore
- Category: Plays/Films/Dramas
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