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The Iphigenia In Tauris

The Iphigenia In Tauris

Euripedes

Paperback

Fiction AnthologiesGeneral DramaPlays

ISBN10: 1162698454
ISBN13: 9781162698458
Publisher: Kessinger Pub Llc
Published: Sep 10 2010
Pages: 98
Weight: 0.40
Height: 0.20 Width: 7.50 Depth: 9.25
Language: English
The Iphigenia in Tauris is a play written by Euripedes, a Greek playwright, in the 5th century BCE. The play is a sequel to the events of the Trojan War, and it follows the story of Iphigenia, the daughter of Agamemnon, who was sacrificed by her father to appease the goddess Artemis. However, in this play, it is revealed that Iphigenia was saved by the goddess and taken to Tauris, where she now serves as a priestess in the temple of Artemis.The play begins with Iphigenia's brother, Orestes, and his friend, Pylades, arriving in Tauris. They are on a mission to steal a sacred statue of Artemis and bring it back to Greece. However, they are captured by the Taurians and brought before Iphigenia. She recognizes Orestes as her brother and decides to help him and Pylades escape by offering them a chance to take the statue and flee.Throughout the play, there are themes of family, sacrifice, and the power of the gods. Euripedes also explores the idea of redemption and forgiveness, as Iphigenia forgives her brother for his past sins and helps him escape. The play ends with Iphigenia being granted permission to leave Tauris and return to Greece with Orestes and Pylades.Overall, The Iphigenia in Tauris is a complex and thought-provoking play that explores the complexities of human relationships and the role of the gods in shaping our lives. It is a timeless work of literature that continues to be studied and performed to this day.ORESTES. O God, where hast thou brought me? What new snare Is this?--I slew my mother; I avenged My father at thy bidding; I have ranged A homeless world, hunted by shapes of pain, And circling trod in mine own steps again. At last I stood once more before thy throne.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.

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