The Electra Of Euripides: With Introduction, Notes, And Appendix (1893)

Euripides

ISBN 10: 1104069040 / ISBN 13: 9781104069049

Published by Kessinger Publishing, 2009

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Bibliographic Details

• Title: The Electra Of Euripides: With Introduction, Notes, And Appendix (1893)
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Publication Date: 2009
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 1104069040
• ISBN 13: 9781104069049
• Binding: Hardcover
• Condition: New

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Synopsis

The Electra of Euripides is a play written by the ancient Greek tragedian Euripides. This edition of the play, published in 1893, includes an introduction, notes, and appendix to provide context and analysis for readers. The play follows the story of Electra, the daughter of King Agamemnon, who seeks revenge against her mother and stepfather for the murder of her father. The introduction delves into the historical and cultural context of the play, while the notes provide explanations and interpretations of the text. The appendix includes additional information, such as a list of characters and a glossary of terms. Overall, this edition of The Electra of Euripides offers a comprehensive and insightful look into one of the great tragedies of ancient Greece.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.

About the Author

Euripides, the youngest of the three great Athenian playwrights, is thought to have written about ninety-two plays, of which seventeen tragedies and one satyr-play have survived.