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Oxford University Press

Explore the profound and often controversial world of Greek tragedy with 'Medea and Other Plays' by Euripides. This collection features the ethically shocking tale of Medea, the first known child-killing mother in Greek myth, who manipulates her world to exact vengeance on her treacherous husband. The book also includes 'Hippolytus', where Phaedra's confession of passion for her stepson heralds disaster, and 'Electra', a tale of justice and sin as the heroine helps her brother murder their mother. The collection concludes with 'Helen', a lighter satyr drama that explores the impossibility of certitude. This edition offers a new translation that captures Euripides's range of tone and gift for narrative. A lucid introduction provides substantial analysis of each play, complete with vital explanations of the traditions and background to Euripides's world. Perfect for students and enthusiasts of classical literature. Summary: Oxford University Press Medea and Other Plays paperback book by Euripides, James Morwood, Edith Hall, featuring 272 pages and released on 13/11/2008.