{"product_id":"medea-by-euripides-augusta-webster-9781528724036","title":"Medea by Euripides: The Ancient Greek Tragedy","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCharged with female agency, \u003cem\u003eMedea \u003c\/em\u003eis a powerful story of betrayal, desperation, and horrifying revenge. The classic Greek tragedy is brought to life in this lyrical translation by Augusta Webster. \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eMedea has lived in the shadows her entire life, but when her husband, Jason, commits the ultimate act of betrayal and leaves her for another woman, she refuses to be quietly side-lined. Consumed by sorrow and rage, Medea devises a chilling and urgent plan for revenge, targeting the only thing she knows Jason loves: their children. Originally written by Euripides, one of the greatest Greek tragedians, this edition of \u003cem\u003eMedea\u003c\/em\u003e is re-imagined by Augusta Webster, the first woman to translate the resonant drama.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eNow known as a compelling feminist text, this 1868 translation revives the Ancient Greek play through a feminine lens. Featuring an insightful introduction from Gilbert Murray's 1912 translation, alongside Augusta Webster's poignant poem, 'Medea in Athens', this new edition of \u003cem\u003eMedea \u003c\/em\u003eexplores the divine feminine, delving into themes of power, vengeance, and the complexities of love.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAuthor:\u003c\/b\u003e Augusta Webster, Gilbert Murray, Elizabeth Lee\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eISBN-10:\u003c\/b\u003e 1528724038\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eISBN-13:\u003c\/b\u003e 9781528724036\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublisher:\u003c\/b\u003e Read \u0026amp; Co. Classics\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eLanguage:\u003c\/b\u003e English\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublished:\u003c\/b\u003e 07\/17\/2024\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePages:\u003c\/b\u003e 102\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eFormat:\u003c\/b\u003e Paperback\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eWeight:\u003c\/b\u003e 0.31lbs\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eSize:\u003c\/b\u003e 8.50h x 5.50w x 0.25d","brand":"Augusta Webster","offers":[{"title":"Paperback","offer_id":46721451294975,"sku":"9781528724036","price":19.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0662\/2982\/9887\/files\/img_47cf44d7-d9d0-4040-9ede-2171a5d38a43.jpg?v=1742752908","url":"https:\/\/www.whiterainbookhouse.com\/products\/medea-by-euripides-augusta-webster-9781528724036","provider":"WR Book House","version":"1.0","type":"link"}