The Complete Euripides, Volume IV: Bacchae and Other Plays
by Euripides

Name: The Complete Euripides, Volume IV: Bacchae and Other Plays
Brand: Euripides
SKU: 9780195373400
Rating: 4.34 (89 reviews)

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What readers are saying

Readers are captivated by the intense emotions and themes present in Euripides' plays, particularly praising 'The Bacchae' for its exploration of control and chaos in society. Many find the translation accessible and the introductory notes helpful for understanding the context. The collection as a whole offers a fascinating glimpse into the dynamics of human behavior and divine influence.

Engaging exploration of societal themesAccessible and contemporary translationIntense and emotional storytellingSome plays might not resonate with everyone

Synopsis

Collected here for the first time in the series are three major plays by Euripides: Bacchae, translated by Reginald Gibbons and Charles Segal, a powerful examination of the horror and beauty of Dionysiac ecstasy; Herakles, translated by Tom Sleigh and Christian Wolff, a violent dramatization of the madness and exile of one of the most celebrated mythical figures; and The Phoenician Women, translated by Peter Burian and Brian Swamm, a disturbing interpretation of the fate of the House of Laios following the tragic fall of Oedipus.

These three tragedies were originally available as single volumes.

This volume retains the informative introductions and explanatory notes of the original editions and adds a single combined glossary and Greek line numbers.