The Troades Of Euripides (1882) (Paperback) (ISBN-13: 9781165660131)

The Troades of Euripides (1882) is a play written by the ancient Greek tragedian Euripides. The play is set in the aftermath of the Trojan War and follows the fate of the Trojan women who have been captured and enslaved by the Greeks. The central character is Hecuba, the former queen of Troy, who is now a slave to the Greek king Agamemnon. Hecuba's children have also been taken from her and are being held captive by the Greeks. The play explores the themes of war, loss, and the suffering of innocent victims caught up in the conflicts of others. The Troades of Euripides is considered one of the great works of ancient Greek literature and has been studied and performed for centuries. This 1882 edition includes an introduction and notes by the translator, E.P. Coleridge, providing context and analysis for modern readers.With Revision Of Text, And Notes Chiefly Intended For Schools.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: 116566013X
ISBN-13: 9781165660131
Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
Language: English
Published: 09/10/2010
Pages: 122
Format: Paperback
Weight: 0.38lbs
Size: 9.00h x 6.00w x 0.26d