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The Heraclidae: A Greek Tragedy of Exile, Justice, and the Duties of Power
Hardcover
ISBN13: 9781515425892
Publisher: SMK Books
Published: Apr 3 2018
Pages: 28
Weight: 0.50
Height: 0.25 Width: 6.14 Depth: 9.21
Language: English
A Greek tragedy centred on exile, protection, and the moral obligations of the state, drawn from the aftermath of the legend of Heracles.
The Heraclidae presents the children of Heracles as fugitives seeking refuge from persecution, arriving in Athens under threat from their enemies. Euripides constructs the drama around questions of duty, asylum, and the responsibilities of political authority, as the Athenian king must determine whether to offer protection at the risk of conflict. The narrative unfolds through deliberation and action, balancing appeals to justice with the realities of power.
First performed in the fifth century BC, the play reflects the civic concerns of classical Athens, particularly the tension between moral obligation and political expediency. Euripides's treatment emphasises the vulnerability of the displaced and the ethical demands placed upon those in positions of authority. The work remains a significant example of Greek tragedy in which myth is employed to explore enduring questions of law, protection, and human responsibility.
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