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Iphigenia: Two Plays
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ISBN13: 9781025747620
Publisher: Tradd Street Press
Published: Feb 14 2026
Pages: 136
Weight: 0.44
Height: 0.29 Width: 6.14 Depth: 9.21
Language: English
Iphigenia: Two Plays brings together two pivotal tragedies by Euripides, one of the greatest dramatists of classical Athens. These works explore the harrowing and complex myth of Iphigenia, the daughter of King Agamemnon, whose fate is inextricably tied to the Trojan War and the whims of the gods. In the first play, set in Aulis, the narrative centers on the agonizing choice faced by a father who must sacrifice his own daughter to appease the goddess Artemis and ensure the Greek fleet's passage to Troy. The second play shifts the scene to Tauris, where a miraculous survival leads to a high-stakes reunion and a daring escape.
Euripides is renowned for his psychological realism and his willingness to question traditional heroic values. Through these plays, he examines themes of sacrificial duty, familial loyalty, and the often-cruel irony of divine intervention. Iphigenia: Two Plays offers readers a profound look at the human condition under extreme duress, showcasing the lyrical beauty and dramatic tension that have made Euripides' work a cornerstone of Western literature for over two millennia. This collection serves as an essential introduction to the emotional depth and intellectual rigor of ancient Greek theater.
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