A Selection Of Greek Tragedies V1: Containing The Alcestis Of Euripides, And The Antigone Of Sophocles (1837)

A Selection of Greek Tragedies Volume 1 is a book that contains two famous Greek tragedies - Alcestis by Euripides and Antigone by Sophocles. The book was originally published in 1837. Alcestis is a play that tells the story of a woman who sacrifices herself to save her husband's life. The play explores themes of love, loyalty, and death. Antigone is a play that tells the story of a young woman who defies the law to bury her brother. The play explores themes of loyalty, justice, and the conflict between the individual and the state. Both plays are considered to be classics of Greek literature and have been studied and performed for centuries. This book provides readers with a chance to experience these timeless works firsthand. It is a valuable resource for anyone interested in Greek literature, drama, or history.With Notes For The Use Of Colleges And For Private Reading.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.

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.