The Alcestis Of Euripides (Paperback) (ISBN-13: 9781163095126)

The Alcestis of Euripides is a classic Greek tragedy written by the renowned playwright Euripides. The play tells the story of Admetus, the king of Thessaly, who is granted the gift of immortality by the god Apollo, but with a catch. Admetus must find someone to willingly take his place in death when the time comes. His wife, Alcestis, volunteers to sacrifice herself in his place, and the play follows the emotional journey of Admetus and his family as they come to terms with her impending death.The play is a powerful exploration of love, sacrifice, and mortality, and is considered one of Euripides' greatest works. It is known for its complex characters, poetic language, and hauntingly beautiful portrayal of death and grief. The Alcestis of Euripides is a must-read for anyone interested in Greek tragedy or classical literature.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.

Author: Euripides
ISBN-10: 1163095125
ISBN-13: 9781163095126
Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
Language: English
Published: 09/10/2010
Pages: 268
Format: Paperback
Weight: 0.80lbs
Size: 9.00h x 6.00w x 0.56d