Student edition of Euripedes' classic in which an abandoned, mistreated wife exacts revenge by killing her children.
A unique feature of this book is the introduction to tragic language and style. The text, revised for this edition, is accompanied by an abbreviated critical apparatus.
The four tragedies collected in this volume all focus on a central character, once powerful, brought down by betrayal, jealousy, guilt and hatred.
Medea has been betrayed. Her husband Jason has left her for a younger woman. He has forgotten all the promises he made and is even prepared to abandon their two sons. But Medea is not a woman to accept such disrespect passively.
"The Medea of Euripides is one of the greatest of all Greek tragedies, and arguably the one that has the most significance for us today.
Both visual and literary, this indispensable guide to the fascinating mythical figure of Medea gives access to the latest critical thinking in the field, brings into focus previously unexplored themes, and provides an incisive introduction ...
Long a sharp-eyed political observer, Christa Wolf transforms this ancient tale into a startlingly relevant commentary on our times.
Diane J. Rayor's accurate yet accessible translation reflects the play's inherent theatricality and vibrant poetry. She provides an analytical introduction and comprehensive notes. The book includes an essay by director Karen Libman.
Medea - Euripides
For the lover of drama and the ancient world, this collection is not to be missed-Euripides is seen here in all of his valor and brilliance.
Medea Georgievna Sinoply Mendez is an iconic figure in her Crimean village, the last remaining pure-blooded Greek in a family that has lived on that coast for centuries.